After a challenging 2023/24 season, Sevilla made significant moves to strengthen their squad, including the signing of Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke as a free agent. The club aims to recover from their struggles and climb up back up to the top positions in La Liga standings. For Ejuke, joining the Andalusian giants not only marked a step up to one of Europe’s elite leagues but also came with the highest salary of his career. Kick Off Nigeria looks into the player’s financial story.
Chidera Ejuke’s Salary at Sevilla FC
Ejuke signed with Sevilla in the summer of 2024 on a contract that runs until June 30, 2027. Over three years, he is set to earn €5,340,000 (excluding bonuses). For the 2024/25 season, his annual salary is €1,780,000, which equates to about €34,231 per week.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 1,780,000 |
3,157,110,251 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 148,333 |
263,091,930 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 34,231 |
60,714,068 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 4,890 |
8,673,185 Nigerian Nairas |
Team Salary Overview: Ejuke’s Standing Among Top Earners
For the 2024/25 season, Sevilla’s total payroll is €57,130,000, making it the fifth highest in La Liga. The club’s top earner is forward Saul Niguez, on loan from Atletico Madrid, with an annual salary of €5,000,000 (€96,154 per week).
|
Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Kelechi Iheanacho |
Nigeria |
€ 4,800,000 |
|
Marcao |
Brazil |
€ 4,380,000 |
|
Chidera Ejuke |
Nigeria |
€ 1,780,000 |
|
Lucas Ocampos |
Argentina |
€ 1,700,000 |
|
Valentin Barco |
Argentina |
€ 1,560,000 |
Ejuke ranks 13th in the club’s salary structure and is eighth among foreign players. He is also one of the top three highest-paid non-European players at Sevilla, just ahead of Argentine Lucas Ocampos, who earns €80,000 less. Among players under 26, Ejuke’s salary is the fifth highest, outpacing defender Valentin Barco, who earns €220,000 less per year. Moreover, Ejuke is the second highest-paid Nigerian player in La Liga, with Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq earning nearly 1.5 times less.
|
Player |
Country |
Club |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Kelechi Iheanacho |
Nigeria |
Sevilla FC |
€ 4,800,000 |
|
Chidera Ejuke |
Nigeria |
Sevilla FC |
€ 1,780,000 |
|
Umar Sadiq |
Nigeria |
Real Sociedad |
€ 1,200,000 |
|
Chrisantus Uche |
Nigeria |
Getafe CF |
€ 180,000 |
Career Salary Comparison
Ejuke’s career has seen steady financial growth. His move from the Netherlands to Russia resulted in a €90,000 salary increase. A subsequent transfer to Germany saw his earnings nearly triple. His second loan spell at Royal Antwerp F.C. brought another €80,000 increase, which was matched by his contract at Sevilla FC.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
Sevilla FC (2024/2025) |
€ 1,780,000 |
3,157,110,251 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Royal Antwerp F.C. (2023/2024) |
€ 1,700,000 |
3,015,217,655 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Hertha BSC (2022/2023) |
€ 1,620,000 |
2,873,325,060 Nigerian Nairas |
|
PFC CSKA Moscow (2020/2022) |
€ 560,000 |
993,248,169 Nigerian Nairas |
|
SC Heerenveen (2019/2020) |
€ 470,000 |
833,618,999 Nigerian Nairas |
Market Value: Shifts Following Loan Spells
Ejuke’s market value rose significantly after spending 2.5 seasons at Valerenga Fotball, where it increased more than 6.5 times. His standout season in the Netherlands, highlighted by 16 goal contributions, boosted his transfer value nearly threefold when he joined PFC CSKA Moscow. During his time in Russia, his market value peaked but later declined due to a knee injury at Hertha BSC and limited game time at Royal Antwerp. By 2024, Transfermarkt valued him at €6 million, placing him ninth among Sevilla’s players.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Royal Antwerp F.C./ Sevilla FC |
2024 |
€ 6,000,000 |
|
Hertha BSC |
2023 |
€ 5,500,000 |
|
PFC CSKA Moscow |
2022 |
€ 7,500,000 |
|
PFC CSKA Moscow |
2021 (December) |
€ 9,000,000 |
|
PFC CSKA Moscow |
2021 (June) |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
SC Heerenveen |
2020 |
€ 5,500,000 |
|
SC Heerenveen |
2019 |
€ 2,000,000 |
|
Valerenga Fotball |
2018 |
€ 400,000 |
|
Valerenga Fotball |
2017 |
€ 300,000 |
National Team Achievements
Ejuke debuted for Nigeria’s senior national team in the fall of 2020 and participated in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria reached the Round of 16 but narrowly lost to Tunisia. So far, he has made eight appearances without scoring.
Future Prospects
In the 2024/25 season, Ejuke has already shown his value as an important player for Sevilla FC, frequently starting matches and contributing to the team’s offense. If he helps the club secure a spot in the top eight of La Liga, Sevilla may consider extending his contract with improved terms.
