Soccer
With the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the World Cup qualified team, Nigeria is in the highlights. So is the Nigerian footballer Shehu Abdullahi, who currently plays in the Turkish club, Bursaspor. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has gained a lot of limelight in short period of time and is also known as the gem of Nigeria.
Along with his 3 years of professional career, Shehu is estimated to have a net worth of $350,000. Curious about the details? Let's know all about Shehu's salary, earnings and net worth in this section.
Shehu Abdullahi is the loveable husband of his wife, Sumayya Mustapha with whom he shares a son. However, he has kept his personal life hidden, but his professional life can't be out of his fans sight.
Let's know about his career and earnings.
Shehu played professionally in 2014 after signing a 2-year deal, worth $480,000 with Kuwaiti Premier League team Qadsia SC, promising to pay $150,000 to his former team Kano Pillars, where he played as an amateur.
[ CAPTION: Shehu Abdullahi ][ SOURCE: Aksam ]In Qadsia, Shehu played for the 2 seasons till 2014 with his annual salary of $ 165,000, summing up the total earnings of $330,000. It is estimated that, in 2014, Shehu made the net worth around $160,000.
Later in 2015, Shehu made his move to União da Madeira after signing a 2-year deal, however, the deal amount and his salary are still undisclosed. Shehu's market value was reported to be $61,636.
After playing for a season in União, Shehu was transferred to Anorthosis Famagusta, in September 2016 on a 2-year deal worth 20% of his re-sale fee in other European clubs. Shehu's market value as of 2016 was $616,325, so probably he earned the annual salary of $125,000. By the end of 2016, Shehu's net worth was estimated to be around $260,000.
The former teammate of Nigeria U23 National Team, Shehu, has not given any detail about his house or other properties. Furthermore, no information of endorsement deals of Shehu has surfaced on the internet.
As of 2017, Shehu earned the annual salary around $125,000 with his due deal with Anorthosis. After Shehu played a victorious match in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 7, 2017, he was voted as the Man of the Match. His title earned him the reward of Nigerian 1 million equivalent to $2,770.
[ CAPTION: Nigerian footballer Shehu Abdullahi became the man of the match][ SOURCE: This Day Live ]As of 2017, Shehu's net worth was reported to be $350,000.
The rising star of Nigeria, Shehu's net worth is likely to rise in 2018, as he made his move to Turkish club Bursaspor with a transfer of $369,831. The 2.5-year deal will pay him the annual salary of $591, 744.
Have a look at Shehu's video after signing with Bursaspor.
Also, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with their joint effort with their government has promised to pay the 2018 World Cup players to pay $10,000 each for every group stage victory; reportedly making each players earnings $100,000, if they win the competition.
Comparing Sheuhu's net worth in past years, it has increased by 62.5% in 2016 than that of 2014 and by 34.61% in 2017 than that of 2016. And by the end of 2018, Shehu's net worth is estimated to be increased by 85.7 % reaching $650,000.
| Year | Net worth | Growth rate |
| 2016 | $260,000 | 62.5 % (compared to 2014,i.e. $160,000 |
| 2017 | $350,000 | 34.61% |
| 2018 | $650,000 (estimated) | 85.7% |
Stay tuned for more updates!
