Top Richest Footballer in the World Right Now and his Net Worth

Football is said to be the biggest sport in the world.This is evident in the high rates of football betting and all other football related activities.Then comes the question who is richest in this beautiful game of football?You might think its Ronaldo but its NOT.In this article I'm going to be answering all your long time questions about the richest footballer in the world.Enjoy.

 

 1. Faiq Bolkiah

 

Yes you heard saw it right "Faiq Bolkiah" not "Cristiano Ronaldo".Faiq Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world with an estimated net worth of $20 billion and he is just 19 years of age.He was born in Los Angeles and was eligible to play for the United States of America but opted to play for his country Brunei making nine appearances and bagging a goal for them(CHECK NEW STATS)


Falq Bolkiah is the nephew to the Sultan of Brunei(Hassnal Bolkiah).He currently plays for Leicester city Reserves as an attacking midfielder.He joined them from Chelsea in 2016.He started his football career at AFC Newbury before joining Southampton's academy in 2009.He was offered a trial by Arsenal in 2013 but was not handed a contract.



He chose to follow his passion football and gave up the luxuries of life for it.He is seen as a talented winger but is still waiting for his big break.His parents fully support his love for football.


Falq's father Jefri Bolkiah on his 50th birthday flew Michael Jackson over to perform a private concert building an entire stadium for the event.Jefri is believed to have owned more than 2,300 cars including Bentleys,Ferraris and Rolls-Royces.


He was at a point in time spending £35m a month on cars,watches and white gold pens.The Mirror had reported that he spent £10bn in 15 years as the Head of the Burnei Investment Agency.

BREAKING:Buhari orders prosecution of NFF President Amaju Pinnick

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Economic Financial Crime Commission[EFCC] to prosecute the President of the Nigerian Football Federation,Amaju Pinnick over an alleged financial scam.

The Investigative panel has also placed a travel ban on Pinnick.According to Punch,Buhari ordered Pinnick's prosecution after receiving the Okoi Obono-Obla preliminary investigation report,which allegedly indicted the former Delta state sports commissioner.


Interestingly,the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission[EFCC] also submitted another report from their findings to Mr. President,highlighting most financial activities already spotted by Obono-Obla's panel.


EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu also confirmed to Buhari via a six-page report that the anti-graft agency had investigated and prosecuted eggheads in the NFF that includes the Director, Finance and Administration, Christopher Andekin; Head, Finance and Administration, NFF, Jafaru Mamzah along with a cashier in NFF’s Finance and Administration department, Rajan Zaka over his role in an alleged scam involving financial payments from Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) to NFF between 2014 and 2016.



Buhari was reportedly furious with the findings over the alleged massive scam and ordered for Pinnick’s immediate prosecution.

 




He also charged the EFCC’s boss to further carry out a discreet investigation into financial remittances in the football house between 2017 and 2018.














Magu, equally informed Buhari about another petition dated April 24, 2016 captioned ‘Monumental stealing and financial crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation’, from James Peters of Amal Pepple Estate, Abuja.


  “Investigation into this petition has so far established that the NFF has sponsorship deals with 21 corporate organisation. The investigation further revealed that between 2008 and 2018, 11 out of the 21 corporate organisations made sponsorship payment of N5,288,990,000 and $1,550,000 to NFF as against the amounted stated in the ministers’ letter under reference above.


“One of the companies appointed as financial consultant to the NFF is owned by the 2nd Vice President of the NFF in person of Alhaji Shehu Dikko. The audit trail of the funds and its utilisation is currently ongoing with a view to prosecuting anyone found culpable of any offence,” Magu submitted.

 

 

 

“Investigation into this petition has so far established that the NFF has sponsorship deals with 21 corporate organisation. The investigation further revealed that between 2008 and 2018, 11 out of the 21 corporate organisations made sponsorship payment of N5,288,990,000 and $1,550,000 to NFF as against the amounted stated in the ministers’ letter under reference above. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1213560-buhari-orders-prosecution-pinnick-nff-multi-billion-alleged-fraud.html

Top 10 Most Likely Transfers this Transfer Window

 

Here we are taking a look at 10 players potentially on the move.Enjoy

10.Marouane Fellaini - Manchester United

Jose Mourinho's departure from Manchester United has been bad news for Fellaini, whose future at Old Trafford appears bleak under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Fenerbahce are keen to sign the Belgian midfielder, and United will cash in on the 31-year-old if they get a suitable offer for the former Everton man.

9.Gary Cahill - Chelsea

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri has told Cahill that he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and can go in January. The 33-year-old could yet sit tight and leave as a free agent in the summer, but Arsenal are circling due to Rob Holding's cruciate ligament injury and Unai Emery's concerns over the strength of his remaining defensive options.

8.Gonzalo Higuain - AC Milan

Currently on loan at AC Milan from Juventus, the 31-year-old striker could seal a January move to Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge outfit are desperate to sign a proven goal scorer due to fitness concerns over Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata's loss of form. Morata could be used as bait to land Higuain.

7.Wilfried Zaha - Crystal palace

 

The Crystal Palace winger is the subject of big-money interest from the Chinese Super League, with Tottenham also long-term admirers for the former Manchester United man. Palace manager Roy Hodgson has ruled out a January move for Zaha, but chairman Steve Parish has admitted that the "right circumstances" could trigger a transfer.

6.Adrien Rabiot - Paris Saint-Germain

The 23-year-old midfielder is currently in a contract dispute with Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to leave the French champions for a cut-price fee in January. Barcelona are the favourites to sign him, but Liverpool have a longstanding interest in the player and could yet make a move if the price is right.

5.Eric Bailly - Manchester United

 

Bailly's Old Trafford future was bleak under Mourinho, but while his prospects have improved since the manager's sacking last month, his red card against Bournemouth exposed the flaws in the Ivory Coast defender's game. United would prefer to sell out-of-favour Marcos Rojo, but Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in Bailly, and he could yet be sold ahead of Rojo.

 

4.Alvaro Morata - Chelsea

The Spanish forward has made no secret of unhappiness in the Premier League, and Chelsea would be prepared to offload the former Real Madrid man if they can land a replacement. AC Milan are keen and could be the likeliest destination if Chelsea are able to buy out Higuain's loan to the San Siro from Juventus.

3.Mesut Ozil - Arsenal

Unai Emery has repeatedly refused to rule out a January move for Ozil, who has fallen out of favour under the new Arsenal manager. The German's £350,000-a-week wages are an obstacle to any sale, however, and Arsenal may be forced to subsidise any loan or permanent transfer simply to get him off the books. So far, there are few takers for the 30-year-old

2.Frenkie de Jong - Ajax

The Ajax midfielder is one of the hottest properties in Europe right now, with Barcelona and Manchester City both desperate to sign the 21-year-old. Barca are the favourites and De Jong has told Ajax he will make an announcement this month on his favoured destination before seeing out of the rest of the season with the Amsterdam club.

1.Cesc Fabregas - Chelsea

 Manchester City have ruled out a move for the Chelsea midfielder, but AC Milan are in the hunt for January reinforcements and are expected to sign the 31-year-old this month. Premier League interest could yet emerge in the former Arsenal and Barcelona man, but the San Siro is his most likely destination.

 READ ALSO:Fabregas Close to moving to Monaco

 Source:wolexis.com

Fabregas close to moving to Monaco

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is edging closer to a move to Ligue 1 side Monaco,Sports HUB Najia understands. 


The 31-year-old is entering the final six months of his Chelsea deal and is prepared to move on with playing time hard to come by this season under Maurizio Sarri.


AC Milan are also in the mix for Fabregas but are struggling to come up with the funds for a transfer fee and wages.


Manager Gennaro Gattuso expressed his frustration with the situation last week, with Financial Fair Play restrictions preventing Milan from significant investment in players.


"We have stakes. We cannot do what we want," Gattuso told DAZN. "The club has been clear. Fabregas? There are important figures involved."


At Monaco, Fabregas would link up with manager Thierry Henry, who was the Spaniard's team-mate when the pair were at Arsenal between 2003 and 2007. 


Fabregas would provide a much-needed boost for Henry, who has endured a torrid time since he took over at Monaco in October.


Henry has lost six of his nine league matches in charge at the Ligue 1 club, with Monaco sitting 19th in the table in France's top flight, four points from safety.


Despite Fabregas's desire to seek an exit for more regular playing time, Blues boss Sarri still wants the experienced Spaniard to stay put.


"It would be really a problem without Cesc," Sarri said last week. "I want him to stay, I don't know the final decision of Cesc and the club of course.


"But for me it's very important and if Cesc will go I think that we need to buy another player, and it's not easy because, technically, Cesc is a very important player."


Fabregas has made just one start in the Premier League under Sarri this season, with the Italian preferring to play the likes of N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and Ross Barkley in central areas.

Source:goal.com

Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye wants to move to German Top Club

The 2013 African CUP of Nations winning Striker joined Chinese Super League side after a sterling season with Greek side Olympiakos, but the move has failed to yield good fruit as he was forced to go on loan.

“Yea I am considering some offers at the moment but I will love to keep them under wrap at the moment until all is finalized,” Ideye revealed.

“I have been keeping myself fit for this window and hopefully we will reach an agreement in the coming days.”

The former Warri Wolves Striker added he’s interested in playing in Germany before he retired.

“The Bundesliga is one league I will love to play in before I retire. That could happen pretty soon you never know.”

“I have played in five European leagues and the experience I will love to have again.”

Ideye has one year left on his current deal with his Chinese Super League team, Tianjin TEDA who also has Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi on their payroll.

Juventus looking to launch Massive Bid for Kylian Mbappe

Juventus are said to be interested in Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé, but a deal is very difficult.



The youngster is seen as football’s next global superstar, as at the age of 20 he’s already won the World Cup and the French domestic treble.



In recent days he has been linked with Juve, and today’s edition of Tuttosport states that a deal is very difficult, but not impossible.


PSG are under investigation for alleged Financial Fair Play breaches, so could be forced to sell one of their stars.

READ ALSO:Mbappe wins 2018 French player of the year

Even then Mbappé would cost around €200m, given the French champions paid €180m to sign him from Monaco.


That would be double what the Bianconeri paid for Cristiano Ronaldo, which is already an Italian transfer record.


They would therefore have to sell a player like Paulo Dybala to fund the deal, which remains unlikely.

CAF 2018 African Team of the Year:Ndidi,Salah,Mane in but No Place For AUBAMEYANG!!

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named alongside Liverpool Superstar Mohamed Salah in the France Football’s African Team of the Year.

Ndidi has been a top performer for Leicester City since he joined as in his second season led the league with tackles.

Rated as one of the best central young midfielders in Europe, his impressive performances in 2018 did not go unnoticed.

 In a report by reputable Media organization, France Football who co-ordinate the Ballon D’Or and Kopa Trophy Awards Ndidi made the list of the team of the year.

Defenders – Youcef Atal (Algeria, Nice), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal, Napoli), Manu Da Costa (Morocco, Istanbul BB), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Borussia Dortmund)

Midfielders – Thomas Partey (Ghana, Atletico Madrid), Wilfried Ndidi (Nigeria, Leicester City ), Hakim Ziyech (Morocco, Ajax)

Attackers – Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Manchester City, Sadio Mané (Senegal, Liverpool), Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)

Alternates - Samatta (Tanzania, Genk), Idrisse Gana Gueye (Senegal, Everton), Pepe (Ivory Coast, Lille), Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang (Gabon, Arsenal), Bounou (Morocco, Girona), Badri (Tunisia, Esperance), Toko Ekambi ( Cameroon, Villarreal).

Source:Wolexis.com

Aguero & Sane hand Liverpool thier first loss of the Season

A goal each from Forward Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane was enough to hand Man city the win over Liverpool in what was seen as a title decider


This has now reduced the gap between the two teams on the Premier League table to four points ending Liverpool's unbeaten run since the beginning of the League,


Sergio Aguero struck superbly from a tight spot five minutes to the end of the first half to give Manchester City the 1 - 0 lead.

Bernado Silva assisted the first goal as Manchester City intended to end Liverpool's unbeaten run


15 minutes back from the break,it looked like Jurgen Klopp had talked some sense into his players as Roberto Firmino equalized after scoring  a hat trick in his previous game.


READ ALSO:Roberto Firmino scores Hattrick as Liverpool thrash Arsenal 5 - 1


Leroy Sane then handed the Citizens the lead again with another superb strike to close the gap between the two teams


The Premier League Season has taken another twist with this result


Manchester City's next game will be against Rotterdam in the third round of the FA cup on Sunday,January 6 sitting second behind Liverpool.


Liverpool's next game will be away to Wolves who have beaten Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League this Season in the FA Cup on Monday,January 7 sitting first on the Premier League table.

Nigerian Alex Iwobi is EPL's New King of Nutmegs

Arsenal Star Alex Iwobi has been named the Premier League player with the highest number of nutmegs(5) joint with West Ham's Felipe Anderson.

The Super Eagles star has only netted twice this season and assisting four goals in 18 appearances for the gunners this season


He may well not be topping the goal chart but he is topping another list.

He is no doubt one of the shining talents in the Premier League this season.He has completed five nutmegs same with Felipe Anderson of West ham even more than Chelsea Super Star Eden Hazard.

Well we football fans really love a good nutmeg.This was shown when Chhristian Atsu did it Paul Pogba this week.

CAF reveals Final Top 3 for African Footballer of the year(Male and Female)

The Confederation Of African Football have finally revealed the Top 3 shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year with no Nigerian featured


This simply means another year skipped for Nigeria.

The List released by CAF through their twitter handle consists of

Mohammed Salah (Egypt and Liverpool)

He plays mostly as a Right Wing Forward for Liverpool F.C but in recent times.Salah has been seen to play Center Forward for Liverpool.He joined Liverpool from A.S Roma and surprised the World with a stunning First Season at Liverpool winning the Previous edition of this award.He is currently playing his Second Season at Liverpool.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang(Gabon and Liverpool)

Aubameyang plays a Center Forward for Arsenal joining them from Dortmund for $79m.He has been in a very good scorer in front of goal for Arsenal this season and he promises for more to come.

Sadio Mane(Senegal and Liverpool)

Mane is very talented winger good in strength and shooting power.He is a starter at Liverpool and plays alongside Mohammed Salah.He joined Liverpool back in 2016.He has shown great potential over the years and could be worthy of this award.

Making the Shortlist for the Women African Player of the year are Asisat Oshoala(Nigeria),Francisca Ordega(Nigeria),Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana(South Africa)

Relieve as two Nigerians make the cut for the Women's Category.


Asisat Oshoala won the previous edition of the award and will be looking to win it again.After winning it in 2015,2016 and 2017


Thembi Kgatlana emerged the the most valuable player and highest goal scorer at AWCON 2018.


In my opinion I fancy Salah and Oshoala to win the Mens and Womens Awards respectively.Who dod you think will win it.Drop your comment below.

I'm not obsessed with Individual prizes - Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that he is not obsessed with individual records after making the big move from Real Madrid to Juventus.

Ronaldo,a five time Ballon D'Or winner has insisted club success is more important than individual honours.

At the Last Count,the 33-year-old helped Los Blancis to three consecutive Champions League success before switching to Italian Giants Juventus.

READ ALSO:CAF reveals Final Top 3 for African Player of the year award

He has now netted 15 times in 24 matches for Juventus.


"I'm not obsessed with individual prizes,"Ronaldo was quoted as saying to Record.

"The important thing is helping the team,always,and therefore the rest arrives naturally.I don't hide it that I'm happy when I win but it's not the end of the world if it can't happen".


Ronaldo is now the leading Serie A goal scorer with 14 goals after scoring twice against Sampdoria.

Ighalo shows off his Newly completed Mansion on Instagram

Odion Igahlo has taken to his Instagram page to show off his newly completed expensive Mansion buit in Lekki Lagos.

The house is said to have a swimming pool,gym,field,


Ighalo plays for the Super  Eagles of Nigeria and Changchun Yatai  scoring 21 goals in 28 appearaances for the club

He has scored 36 goals in 55 appearances for the club

The 29-year old also scored twice in five games for Nigeria hereby helping Nigeria to qualify for AFCON 2019.

The ChangChun Yatai Striker also previously treated his mother with a private jet trip to an unknown destination.

He shared the post on Instagram with the tag "Iya Ni Wura"

Mbappe replaces photos of Ronaldo in his room with his own

Kylian Mbappe used to be a big fan of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo while growing up in France.But 2018 was a really big year for the 20-year old and he is now looking forward to meeting Ronaldo's standards.


2018 was a big year for Mbappe indeed as he won the Ligue 1 title before going on to win the World Cup in Russia.


 He decided to replace photos of Ronaldo in his room with photos of himself.

READ ALSO I'm not obsessed with Individual prizes - Ronaldo

He scored four goals in seven apps for France playing a key role to their sucess.

Several Top Clubs chasing Nigerian Starlet Chukwueze

Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Samuel Chukwueze a few months after Nigeria’s victory at the 2015 U-17 World Cup, but the Gunners spurned the chance following disagreement on a £4 million deal. Chukwueze actually spent time at the Emirates with his former U-17 team captain, Kelechi Nwakali.

But while Arsenal decided to keep Nwakali, Chukwueze was left to find his home elsewhere. He chose Villarreal and today he is rated as one of the best young attackers in the game.

Chukwueze is now rated £36 million and the Gunners have joined the chase for the Diamond Academy product this January transfer window.

According to the Leicester Mercury, aside Arsenal, Leicester City and Atletico Madrid are also keen on landing the left footed attacker, who has scored four goals in 13 matches across all competitions for the Spanish club this season. He was promoted to Villarreal’s main team following an impressive string of performances in the Segunda division.

The 19-year-old has already made his senior appearance for Nigeria, debuting for the Super Eagles in a friendly match against Uganda in Asaba recently. Villarreal coach Luis Garcia has described Chukwueze as their “jewel”.

Source:Wolexis.com