Bruno Onyemaechi Establishes Himself in Primeira: Salary and Prospects of the Defender

For the second consecutive season, Bruno Onyemaechi finds himself as a solid starting eleven player in Boavista F.C.’s: the young Nigerian defender is aiding the Portuguese team in solidifying its position in the middle of the league table. The impressive performances of the Nigerian have already attracted interest from top clubs in Portugal and France, raising questions about extending his contract on improved terms. The Kick Off Nigeria dives into the players finances. 

What is Bruno Onyemaechi’s Salary at Boavista F.C.?

The Nigerian national team defender joined the Portuguese team in the summer of 2022 on loan with a purchase option. After a year, the club activated this option, extending the agreement until June 30, 2026. Over three years in Portugal, the Nigerian footballer will earn €330,000 excluding bonuses. For the 2023/2024 season, Onyemaechi will earn €110,000, which amounts to €98,654 per week.

Team Salary Overview: Onyemaechi Among Top 5 Highest-Paid Players Under 25

In the 2023/2024 season, Boavista F.C.’s total expenditure on salaries is €4,110,000, or €79,038 per week. The highest-paid player in the team is forward Robert Bozenik. The Slovakian national team player earns €900,000 per year: €17,308 per week. Bruno Onyemaechi, on the other hand, ranks 14th in the salary rankings. He is the eighth highest-paid among foreign players and the sixth among non-European players in the Portuguese team.

Career Salary Comparison

With his move to Boavista F.C., the salary of the Nigerian defender has nearly doubled, becoming the highest in the player’s career.

Market Value: Growth Despite Loans

Upon returning from loan in the 2021/2022 season, the Nigerian established himself in the starting lineup of C.D. Feirense. After playing nearly 30 matches and contributing three assists, the defender more than doubled his transfer value. However, in the following season, Onyemaechi went on loan to Boavista F.C., where he immediately became a key defender. 

By the time he signed a permanent contract with the Portuguese club, his transfer fee had increased more than sevenfold, reaching its peak. However, by the middle of the 23/24 season, the team’s results worsened, leading to a decrease in the defender’s value by €500,000. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates Bruno Onyemaechi’s transfer fee at €3 million, placing him third among the most expensive players in the Portuguese team.

International Achievements

Bruno Onyemaechi received a call-up to the Nigerian national team in the fall of 2022 but made his debut for the national team almost a year later. Alongside his Nigerian teammates, the defender participated in the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast but did not feature in any game, nevertheless becoming a silver medalist. In total, Onyemaechi has played five matches for the national team without scoring any goals.

Football and Financial Prospects

In the 2023/2024 season, Bruno Onyemaechi remains a key player for the Portuguese team. Up until January, the defender missed only two matches, followed by seven due to national team call-ups. During this time, the Nigerian managed to provide an assist in a game against Portimonense S.C. The higher Boavista F.C. finishes this season, the more likely it is that the Nigerian defender will receive a new contract on better terms or a deal with a stronger European club.