According to local Nigerian salary trackers like InquireSalary, Iheanacho earns approximately ₦59,163,721 per week. That figure is derived from his monthly earnings of ₦340,874,352, when divided by four.
When converted from his reported €92,308 / week at Sevilla (€4.8 million/year), that also equates to around ₦172 million per week, using a weekly breakdown. However, the most widely referenced number in Nigerian media remains the ₦59 million/week estimate.
Contract Snapshot & International Context
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Iheanacho is officially contracted to Sevilla FC, with his 2024–25 salary valued at €4.8 million annually and a weekly wage of €92,308.
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Currently, he’s on loan at Middlesbrough from Sevilla.
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His earlier contract at Leicester City featured a £75,000–£80,000 weekly wage, equivalent to over ₦60 million/week at today’s exchange rates.
Let’s explore those ₦59 million/week figures further:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weekly Salary | ₦59,163,721 |
| Monthly Salary | ₦340,874,352 |
| Annual Salary | ₦4,090,492,224 |
This makes him one of the highest-earning Nigerian footballers by weekly income.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iheanacho’s weekly pay in naira?
His current weekly gross salary—based on a reported monthly pay—is approximately ₦59 million per week.
Has Iheanacho’s salary changed since moving to Sevilla?
Yes. His earnings dropped slightly from around €115,000/week (estimated from Leicester) to €92,308/week at Sevilla, translating to around ₦172 million/week at present exchange rates.
Does this figure include bonuses or endorsements?
No. The ₦59 million/week and €92,308/week figures refer solely to base salary. Additional income from performance bonuses or brand deals (like those in Nigeria) is not included in these base figures.
Is he still receiving the same amount while on loan at Middlesbrough?
Yes. Players on loan typically continue earning their contracted salary, funded wholly or partially by the parent club. So he likely continues to earn around €92,308/week from Sevilla while playing for Middlesbrough.
Summary
Kelechi Iheanacho currently pulls down about ₦59 million per week (gross) based on widely reported monthly figures. This aligns with an international base wage of €92,308/week at Sevilla, not including possible bonuses or endorsements. Even on loan at Middlesbrough, his salary is still paid by Sevilla under the existing contract.
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