Sunusi Ibrahim’s Form Could Boost His Salary at CF Montreal 

After setbacks in the 2022 season, the young Nigerian, Sunusi Ibrahim, began to regain his form. Returning to the starting lineup and continuing impressive performances could help CF Montreal make it back to the playoffs, increasing both his transfer value and salary.

What is Sunusi Ibrahim’s salary at CF Montreal?

The Nigerian national team forward joined the Canadian team in the winter of 2021, with a contract lasting until December 31, 2026. Over the remaining three years in Canada, the Nigerian footballer will earn €556,224 excluding bonuses. For the 2024 season, Ibrahim will receive €185,408, which amounts to €3,963 per week.

Team Salary Overview: Ibrahim – The Highest-Paid Player Under 21

In the 2024 season, CF Montreal’s total salary expenditure is €5,102,129 per year, or €98,118 per week, the lowest among MLS teams. The highest-paid player on the team is midfielder Victor Wanyama, who earns €1,334,940 per year, or €25,672 per week. Sunusi Ibrahim ranks 10th in salary, being the sixth highest-paid foreign player in the Canadian club. 

Furthermore, the Nigerian forward is the fourth highest-paid African and Latin American player at CF Montreal. Colombian Fernando Alvarez, who closes the top five, earns less than half of what Ibrahim does. Additionally, Ibrahim has the highest salary among players under 21 on the team, with Icelandic Robert Orri Thorkelsson earning over €23,000 less.

Sunusi Ibrahim also ranks fourth among the highest-paid Nigerian footballers in MLS. Tani Oluwaseyi, the forward for Minnesota United FC, earns almost three times less.

Career Salary Comparison

After impressive performances in Nigeria, the forward moved to MLS, where he received the highest salary of his career.

Market Value: Decline Despite Strong Performances

In his debut season for CF Montreal, the Nigerian became one of the key players, helping the team win the Canadian Championship. As a result, his transfer value quadrupled, reaching its peak. 

However, he missed most of the next MLS season due to injuries, causing his transfer value to drop by €100,000. Despite the 2023 season being his most successful at CF Montreal, his market value fell by another €100,000. Currently, Transfermarkt values the forward at €400,000, placing him tenth among the most valuable players on the team.

National Team Achievements

After becoming the top scorer for Nasarawa United F.C. in the 2018/2019 season with 15 goals, Sunusi Ibrahim was called up to the main Nigerian national team. He scored in his debut match but has only played two matches since then, last being called up for friendlies in the summer of 2021. Additionally, Ibrahim played for Nigeria’s U-23 team in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he provided an assist, and the team finished fourth, losing the bronze medal to South Africa in a penalty shootout.

Football and Financial Prospects

In the 2024 season, Sunusi Ibrahim is often coming off the bench. Despite reduced playing time, the forward has already contributed with goals. If he can return to and secure a spot in the starting lineup, there is a chance not only to extend his contract with CF Montreal on more favorable terms but also to attract attention from stronger clubs.