We are glad to let you know the list of the richest footballers in Ghana. On this list, we’ve put together the names, net worth and their current football Club of players in Ghana according to Forbes 2022.
Top 10 Richest Footballers in Ghana and their Net Worth from lowest to highest.
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10. Afriyie Acquah ($1.1 million)
The Sunyani born star moved from Torino FC to FC Empoli in the summer of 2018 for a fee of 1Mill. €. The Ghanaian star started his footballing career from Ashanti Gold SC. He has played in Ghana, Germany and he is currently playing as midfielder for Saudi club Al-Batin.
9. John Boye ($1.7 million)
John Boye is one of the richest football players in Ghana. The 1.85 cm tall defender played for FC Metz. The Accra born footballer moved to FC Metz from Sivasspor in the summer of 2018.
John Boye showcased sparkling brilliance at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations from which his Ghanaian squad bagged a silver medal. The Ghanaian professional footballer plays as a defender for Al-Fayha.
8. Christian Atsu ($2.0 million)
Christian Atsu is among the richest footballers in Ghana. The left-winger is one of the most talented Ghanaian players playing in the English Premier League. The 27-year-old Christian Atsu joined Chelsea FC from FC Porto in 2013. In 2017, he joined Newcastle United another Premier League club from Chelsea FC for a fee of £6m. He plays for Saudi Professional League club Al-Raed.
7. Jordan Ayew ($2.3 million)
Jordan Pieere Ayew is one of the sons of Abedi Pele Ayew (three-time African Footballer of the Year and FIFA 100 member). His elder brother is Andre Ayew and they both play for the Ghanaian national team. He is currently playing as a forward for Premier League Club Crystal Palace in England.
6. Sulley Muntari ($5.0 million)
Suleyman Ali Muntari also known as “Sulley” is a Ghanaian international footballer who played as a central midfielder for Spanish Segunda club Albacete, in Italy etc…. The Ghanaian superstar is currently playing at Heart of Oak as a midfielder.
5. Kwadwo Asamoah ($6.0 million)
Kwadwo Asamoah is one of the richest footballers in Ghana. He plays as a left midfielder, left wing-back or central midfielder for Italian Serie A club, Inter Milan and earns $2.6 million as his salary.
4. Kevin-Prince Boateng ($15.0 million)
Kevin Prince Boateng is a Ghanaian national who was born in Germany and he is of a mixed-race as his father is Ghanaian and his mother is German. He is a very talented footballer who once played and was vice-captain for FC Schalke 04. The Berlin-born Ghanaian currently plays for Hertha, Berliner Sport-Club commonly known as Hertha BSC.
3. Andre Ayew (over $22.0 million)
André Morgan Rami Ayew is the second son of, Abedi Pele Ayew and a brother to Jordan Ayew. He plays for Ghana’s national football team as well as a winger for the Championship club, Swansea. The 32 years old currently plays as a winger for Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd.
2. Asamoah Gyan (over $ 23 million)
Asamoah Gyan is one of the highest-earning footballer in Africa and the second richest player in Ghana. The former Ghanaian national team captain has played for clubs such as Sunderland FC, Udinese and others. Asamoah Gyan last played as a striker for Legon Cities FC.
1. Michael Essien (over $ 30 million)
Michael Essien is the richest Ghanaian footballer. The Accra-born defensive midfielder started his career in football in a local club called Liberty Professionals in Accra, Ghana. Michael Essien has played for Chelsea FC, Real Madrid, AC Milan and a host of other clubs.
Michale Essien and his wife Akosua Puni are also the owners of the Italian Football Club Como. The couple bought the third division club for £206K in 2017. He is currently a member of Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland’s coaching staff.
By: Michael Djan
French Tutor and Digital Marketing Blogger/Content Writer and GhanaWeb Blogger @ frencheducationgh.com