Despite facing immense difficulties in his debut season in England, including a coinciding cruciate ligament injury, defender Jamilu Collins has managed to return to the starting lineup for Cardiff City.
The Kick Off Nigeria delves into the player’s financial journey.
What is Jamilu Collins’s Salary at Cardiff City?
The Nigerian national team defender joined the English club in the summer of 2022, with the agreement set to expire on June 30, 2024. For the remainder of the season in England, the Nigerian footballer will earn €549,961 without bonuses, equating to €10,576 per week.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 549,961 |
742,314,450 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 45,830 |
61,859,425 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 10,576 |
14,275,044 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 1,511 |
2,039,485 Nigerian Nairas |
Team Salary Overview: Collins is the Lowest-Paid African Player
As a result, the Welsh team ranks fifth in the Championship for highest salary expenditure. The highest-paid player in the club is defender Nathaniel Phillips, on loan from Liverpool F.C., who earns €3,955,040 per year: €76,058 per week.
In contrast, Jamilu Collins ranks 17th in the salary ranking, placing him 12th among foreign players at the Welsh club. Additionally, the Nigerian defender ranks sixth among non-European footballers at Cardiff City F.C. Midfielder Romaine Sawyers from St Kitts & Nevis earns almost 1.5 times more. Furthermore, the Nigerian has the lowest salary among African players in the Welsh team. Ivorian Yakou Meite, who is one position ahead of him, earns almost 1.5 times more.
|
Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Mahlon Romeo |
Antigua and Barbuda |
€ 947,805 |
|
Ethan Horvath |
United States |
€ 912,702 |
|
Famara Diedhiou |
Senegal |
€ 851,855 |
|
Yakou Meite |
Cote d’Ivoire |
€ 760,585 |
|
Romaine Sawyers |
St Kitts & Nevis |
€ 748,883 |
|
Jamilu Collins |
Nigeria |
€ 549,961 |
Career Salary Comparison
Unfortunately, his subsequent debut in England turned out to be unsuccessful. In his very first season, Collins tore his cruciate ligaments, causing his value to drop by another €100,000 by the 2023/2024 season. Currently, Transfermarkt.com values the Nigerian at €900,000.
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Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
Cardiff City F.C. (2022/2024) |
€ 549,961 |
742,314,450 Nigerian Nairas |
|
SC Paderborn 07 (2020/2022) |
€ 630,000 |
850,347,758 Nigerian Nairas |
|
SC Paderborn 07 (2017/2020) |
€ 160,000 |
215,961,335 Nigerian Nairas |
|
HNK Rijeka (2015/2016) |
〜€ 127,682 |
〜172,339,845 Nigerian Nairas |
Achievements with the National Team
Jamilu Collins made his debut for the Nigerian national team in the fall of 2018. Alongside the national team, the defender participated in two African Cup of Nations tournaments: in 2019 and 2022. The most successful campaign for the player was his first in his career. In that tournament, the Nigerians reached the third-place match, where they defeated Tunisia by a minimal score and won the bronze medals. In total, Collins played 29 matches for the national team, without registering any goals or assists.
Prospects
The 2023/2024 season has already been the most successful in Jamilu Collins’ career. Returning after a cruciate ligament injury, the defender immediately reclaimed his spot as a regular player and managed to score a goal and provide several assists. If the Nigerian continues to start and produce results for Cardiff City F.C., there is a possibility that the club will renew his contract on more favorable terms.
