Michael Olunga, Victor Wanyama, and the Top Richest Kenyan Footballers of 2024

 

 Footballer Michael Olunga 

Over the years, numerous players from Kenya have made their mark in European football and beyond. This progress has not only elevated the profile of Kenyan football but also significantly increased the earnings of these players. Michael Olunga looks on during the international Friendly match between Iran and Kenya at Azadi Stadium on March 28, 2023 in Tehran.  A select few who have played for some of Europe’s top teams have amassed substantial fortunes from their football careers. . In light of this, Tuko.co.ke highlights Kenya's richest footballers of 2024. Kenya’s wealthiest footballers of 2024 Victor Wanyama - $13.9m The former Tottenham midfielder tops the list of the richest Kenyan footballers so far in 2024. According to data from Salary Sport, the CF Montreal star earns an annual income estimated to be in the region of £3,224,000. Subscribe to watch new videos The former Harambee Stars midfielder previously played for Southampton and Celtic, among other clubs. Michael Olunga - $4m The Harambee Stars forward ranks second on the list of the richest Kenyan footballers in 2024. The 30-year-old has seen his earnings increase since his transfer to Qatari outfit, Al-Duhail SC. The Kenyan national team captain is estimated to earn salaries in the region of $1mil annually. During his previous stint with La Liga club Girona, Olunga became the first Kenyan to score a hat-trick in the Spanish league, as reported by the BBC. Arnold Origi - $4m The veteran goalkeeper also ranks among the wealthiest Kenyan footballers. With over 15 years of experience in Europe, Origi is reported to have an estimated net worth of $4m. The 39-year-old Origi began his career at Mathare United before moving to Tusker and then Moss in Norway, where his talent truly shone. Subscribe to watch new videos He currently plays for Swedish club, Östersunds FK. The former Harambee Stars shot-stopper has also previously featured for Lillestrøm and Sandnes Ulf in Norway. Patrick Osiako- $2m Patrick Osiako has an estimated net worth of $2m, which he has acquired through a lengthy professional football career. The 37-year-old was last with Swedish club, Syrianska Eskilstuna IF. Osiako’s career has seen him featured for clubs both in Kenya and beyond, including Israeli outfit ,Hapoel Be’er Sheva, and Azerbaijani club, Simurq. 

by  Ero Samson