Newly promoted AVS Futebol SAD is actively fighting to maintain its place in the top flight and establish itself in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Alongside them, Nigerian Tunde Akinsola is trying to attract the attention of the footballing world. Realizing he needed more experience, the young winger took a step down from aiming for a top European league. The move has paid off, as he has now earned significant playing time and, surprisingly, a higher salary at his new club.
What is Tunde Akinsola’s Salary at AVS Futebol SAD?
The former Nigerian youth international winger joined the Portuguese club in the summer of 2024; his agreement runs until June 30, 2025. Over the year in Portugal, the Nigerian footballer will receive €450,000 before bonuses. For the 2024/2025 season, Akinsola will earn €150,000, which equates to €2,885 per week.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 150,000 |
232,155,285 Nigerian Nairas |
|---|---|---|
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 12,500 |
19,346,274 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 2,885 |
4,465,120 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 412 |
637,653 Nigerian Nairas |
Team overview: Akinsola among the top three highest-paid nigerian players in the league
In the 2024/2025 season, AVS Futebol SAD’s total salary expenditure amounts to €7,610,000, or €146,346 per week. The club’s highest-paid footballer is goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. The Mexican international player earns €770,000 per year, or €14,808 per week.
Tunde Akinsola ranks 16th in the salary standings, a position he shares with two other players. He is one of the top six highest-paid non-European players at AVS Futebol SAD, with Colombian Yair Mena earning €30,000 less. The Nigerian is also among the top three highest-paid players under 22 on the team; Brazilian defender Thiago Freitas earns at least one third less.
|
Player |
Country |
Age |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Rodrigo Ribeiro |
Portugal |
19 |
€ 450,000 |
|
John Mercado |
Ecuador |
22 |
€ 280,000 |
|
Tunde Akinsola |
Nigeria |
21 |
€ 150,000 |
|
Tiago Galletto |
Uruguay |
22 |
€ 150,000 |
|
Thiago Freitas |
Brazil |
21 |
€ 90,000 |
|
Gustavo Mendonca |
Portugal |
21 |
€ 70,000 |
Moreover, Tunde Akinsola has the second-highest salary among Nigerian footballers in the Primeira Liga. Rio Ave F.C.’s forward Chukwudi Igbokwe, who closes out the top three, earns almost 1.5 times less.
|
Player |
Country |
Club |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Zaidu Sanusi |
Nigeria |
FC Porto |
€ 780,000 |
|
Tunde Akinsola |
Nigeria |
AVS Futebol SAD |
€ 150,000 |
|
Chukwudi Igbokwe |
Nigeria |
Rio Ave F.C. |
€ 90,000 |
Career salary comparison
After moving to Portugal, the Nigerian winger’s salary increased by about 1.5 times, making it the highest in his career so far.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
AVS Futebol SAD (2024/2025) |
€ 150,000 |
232,155,285 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Real Valladolid (2023/2024) |
〜€ 100,000 |
〜154,770,190 Nigerian Nairas |
Market value: steady rise after leaving Spain
In the 22/23 season, the Nigerian primarily played for Real Valladolid’s second team, although he made only a few appearances even there. Nevertheless, his transfer value doubled. In the winter of 2024, Tunde Akinsola went on loan to AVS Futebol SAD and helped the team earn promotion to the Portuguese top flight. By the time he signed a permanent contract with the club, the winger’s transfer value had increased fivefold. In the 24/25 season, retaining his place in the squad helped his value further increase by 50% by mid-season, reaching its peak. Currently, Transfermarkt.com values Akinsola at €350,000, making him the tenth most valuable player at the Portuguese club.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
AVS Futebol SAD |
2024 (December) |
€ 350,000 |
|
AVS Futebol SAD |
2024 (June) |
€ 250,000 |
|
Real Valladolid |
2023 |
€ 50,000 |
|
Real Valladolid |
2022 |
€ 25,000 |
National Team
In 2018, Tunde Akinsola represented the Nigeria U-17 national team, participating in four matches. However, since then, he has not garnered attention from either the youth or senior national teams of Nigeria.
Prospects
During the 2024/2025 season, Tunde Akinsola has been increasingly used as a substitute. In the first half of the season, he has yet to complete a full match. Nevertheless, he has contributed with several goals and assists, proving his impact despite limited minutes. If Akinsola can secure more consistent playing time and help AVS Futebol SAD maintain their position in the Primeira Liga, he is poised to attract significant interest from both national team coaches and stronger European clubs.
