At just 20 years old, midfielder Anthony Dennis has become a key figure in the midfield of Goztepe S.K. After signing an improved contract, the young Nigerian confidently guides the club, which has returned to the Super League, towards a spot in the top five of the championship. The bright and confident debut of the player in the Super League is sure to attract attention from stronger clubs.
What is Anthony Dennis’s Salary at Goztepe S.K.?
Dennis joined Goztepe S.K. in the winter of 2023. After the team’s promotion to the Turkish Super League, he re-signed with the club, committing to a new deal that runs until June 30, 2027. Over the next three years, Dennis will earn €450,000, excluding bonuses. For the 2024/2025 season, his salary is set at €150,000, equivalent to approximately €2,885 per week, a competitive salary for a player of his age and experience in the Turkish Super League.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 150,000 |
233,028,521 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 12,500 |
19,419,043 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 2,885 |
4,481,915 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 412 |
640,052 Nigerian Nairas |
Team overview: Dennis among the top three highest-paid players under 20
In the 2024/2025 season, Goztepe S.K.’s total salary expenditure amounts to €10,870,000, or €209,038 per week. The highest-paid player on the team is midfielder David Tijanic, who earns €1,980,000 a year: €38,077 per week.
In contrast, Anthony Dennis ranks relatively low in the salary rankings at Goztepe S.K. However, he is among the highest-paid young players in the team, securing a place in the top three for those under 20 years old. The next player, midfielder Emir Enes Araz, earns three times less. This reflects the club’s investment in his future potential.
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Player |
Country |
Age |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Victor Hugo |
Brazil |
20 |
€ 500,000 |
|
Emersonn |
Brazil |
20 |
€ 420,000 |
|
Anthony Dennis |
Nigeria |
20 |
€ 150,000 |
|
Emir Enes Araz |
Turkey |
18 |
€ 50,000 |
|
Ege Yildirim |
Turkey |
17 |
€ 50,000 |
Career salary comparison
Since Goztepe S.K.’s promotion to the Super League, Dennis’s salary has increased by approximately 2.5 times, marking the highest earning of his career thus far. This puts him among the better-compensated young players in the league, though still below the salaries of established veterans.
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Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
Goztepe S.K. (2024/2025) |
€ 150,000 |
233,028,521 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Goztepe S.K. (2023/2024) |
〜€ 60,000 |
〜93,211,408 Nigerian Nairas |
Market value: a major increase in two years
During the second half of the 2023/2024 season, Dennis emerged as a key midfielder, helping Goztepe S.K. secure silver medals in the second Turkish league and achieve promotion to the elite division. As a result, his transfer value skyrocketed, increasing twenty-fold.
Continuing his impressive form in the Super League with consistent playing time has propelled his transfer value further, increasing it by another 2.5 times and reaching its peak. Current assessments by Transfermarkt.com place Dennis’s market value at €1.3 million, ranking him the tenth highest among players in the Turkish club, a promising valuation for a player of his age.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Goztepe S.K. |
2024 (December) |
€ 1,300,000 |
|
Goztepe S.K. |
2024 (June) |
€ 500,000 |
|
Goztepe S.K. |
2023 |
€ 25,000 |
National team prospects
Having debuted in the top Turkish division only in the summer of 2024, Dennis has yet to capture the attention of Nigerian national team coaches. However, his strong performance with Goztepe S.K. in the Super League could soon earn him a potential call-up.
Future outlook
In the 2024/2025 season, Anthony Dennis continues to be a regular starter for Goztepe S.K., missing only four games in six months due to suspensions. He has also contributed multiple assists to the team’s efforts. If Goztepe S.K. finishes in the top five by the season’s end, it could not only lead to Dennis’s selection for the Nigerian national team but also present an opportunity for him to negotiate a contract extension under better terms.
