The Nigerian defender, who recently secured a starting position at Kayserispor, faces an uncertain period on the sidelines due to injury. With six months left on his contract, Anthony Uzodimma is in a race against time to return to training and convince the club to renew his agreement. The Kick Off Nigeria looks into the player’s finances.
Salary Details of Anthony Uzodimma at Kayserispor
Joining the Turkish team in the summer of 2019, Uzodimma’s contract, set to expire on June 30, 2024, will see him earn €300,000 for the remaining season, excluding bonuses, equating to €5,769 weekly.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 300,000 |
521,780,319 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 25,000 |
43,481,693 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 5,769 |
10,031,981 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 824 |
1,432,892 Nigerian Nairas |
Team Salary Overview: Uzodimma Among the Top Five Highest-Paid U-25 Players
For the 2023/2024 season, Kayserispor’s total salary expenditure stands at €14,550,000 annually, or €279,808 weekly, making it one of the lowest in the Super Lig. The team’s highest-paid player is Cameroonian striker Stephane Bahoken, earning €1,100,000 annually.
Uzodimma ranks 20th in the salary scale, just above Portuguese midfielder Miguel Cardoso, making him the lowest-paid foreign player and the lowest among African athletes in the club. Among players under 25 in the Turkish team, Uzodimma is fourth, with Yigit Emre Celtik earning significantly less.
|
Player |
Country |
Age |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Yaw Ackah |
Ghana |
24 |
€ 700,000 |
|
Kartal Yilmaz |
Turkey |
23 |
€ 500,000 |
|
Bilal Bayazit |
Turkey |
24 |
€ 400,000 |
|
Anthony Uzodimma |
Nigeria |
24 |
€ 300,000 |
|
Yigit Emre Celtik |
Turkey |
20 |
€ 220,000 |
Career Salary Comparison
After his first season, Uzodimma’s salary increased by €10,000 despite a loan to the First League. His earnings significantly rose after returning from a second loan at Ankara Keciorengucu S.K., marking the highest salary in his career.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
Kayserispor (2022/2024) |
€ 300,000 |
521,780,319 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Kayserispor/Giresunspor (2020/2022) |
€ 30,000 |
52,168,386 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Kayserispor (2019/2020) |
€ 20,000 |
34,778,924 Nigerian Nairas |
Market Value: Rapid Growth Over the Last Eighteen Months
The 2020/2021 season was Uzodimma’s first full season at a senior level, spent on loan at Giresunspor, leading to a 15-fold increase in his transfer value. However, struggles to secure a regular spot at Kayserispor saw his value halve by mid-22/23 season.
Regular playtime in 2023 helped double his value, reaching its peak again. Currently, Transfermarkt values Uzodimma at €750,000, placing him among the top ten most valuable players in the Turkish club.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Kayserispor |
2023 |
€ 750,000 |
|
Kayserispor |
2022 |
€ 375,000 |
|
Giresunspor |
2021 |
€ 750,000 |
|
Giresunspor |
2020 |
€ 400,000 |
|
Kayserispor |
2019 |
€ 50,000 |
National Team and Future Prospects
Uzodimma has yet to be called up to the youth or senior Nigerian national teams. The 2023/2024 season began promisingly for Uzodimma as a key player, missing only two matches and scoring against Samsunspor. However, a serious knee injury in December sidelined him. Despite this setback, his performances in 2023 could lead to a new contract under improved terms, reflecting his contributions and potential resilience in the face of adversity.
