Odion Jude Ighalo, a.k.a. Odion Ighalo, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker, currently playing side the Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua and the Nigerian national team. He has played for many European football clubs like Udinese Calcio and Watford FC, played Nigeria in the U-20 levels, and was named on the Olympic team in 2016. He has been playing for Nigeria's senior team since 2015.
Odion Ighalo has an estimated net worth of over $30 million in 2022. He is married to his wife, Sonia and has three children with her.
As of 2022, Odion Ighalo has an estimated net worth of $30 million, mostly earned through his football career. Currently signed to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, his annual salary reported no less than the seven-digit figure.
Back in 2018, he earned an annual salary of around $10 million from the Chinese club Changchun Yatai with an estimated weekly wage of $264,240. Likewise, his annual salary from his previous Premier League club Watford FC was above $1.8 million, and Ighalo's weekly wage in the club was $40,000. Further, the footballer is endorsed by sports producer Nike. His current market value is estimated to be above $15 million.
Ighalo owns a multi-million mansion in Lekki, Lagos.
Ighalo's multi-million naira mansion SOURCE: pmnewsnigeria Additionally, he has a few lists of worlds expensive cars. He is fond of cars and drives a BMW Car. His other car includes Range Rover Sport and Mercedes Benz G Wagon.
Odion Ighalo with his BMV Car SOURCE: Pulse.ng Once, while he was working with the Watford FC, his BMW X6 car was stolen from the street with other stuff in it. He is seen enjoying his life with family and living a luxurious life.
Odion Ighalo is a devout Christian and is a married man. Odion Ighalo has been married to a woman named Sonia since 2009. Together the couple has three children, two sons and a daughter. One of his son's name is Samuel Ighalo.
Odion Ighalo with his wife Sonia Ighalo and their kids' SOURCE: AkPraise Despite a busy schedule, he spends quality times with his family. He often visits world mesmerizing holiday destination with his family during vacations. After Nigeria’s exit from the World Cup, the family had their vacation in Greece.
Not to mention, he is a devoted husband and remarkable father to his children.
He is a very charitable as he set up various charitable organizations in Nigeria to poor people, children and to improve the education system. For his contribution, he was awarded BOA Awards in 2017.
Odion Ighalo was born to Nigerian parents, mother Martina Ighalo and father, Paul Ighalo, on June 16, 1989, in Lagos, Nigeria. He shares with his birthplace with fellow Nigerian star striker Ahmed Musa.
The Nigerian born was interested in playing football from his early days as a child and joined the youth club of Prime FC to start his career.
After playing for a senior team of Nigerian football clubs, Prime FC and Julius Berger FC, he was signed to a Norwegian football team, Lyn, in 2007. He debuted for the club against Viking in a Tippeligaen match on 16 September 2007.
He scored 9 goals in 20 appearances for Lyn.
During July 2008, he signed a five-year contract deal with Italian Serie A side Udinese. During his stint with the Italian Club, he was loaned to various European clubs such as Granada CF on two separate seasons, AC Cesena and Watford FC.
After his stay at the Italian Club, he went to England and played for English Premier Club Watford FC, whom he joined on July 29, 2014. In August, he played his first match for the English team and scored his first goal for Brentford in September 2014.
He was named the Premier League Player of the month in December 2015 for scoring five goals for Watford FC.
Currently, the Nigerian striker is signed to Chinese Super League team, Changchun Yatai, with whom he signed on 31 January 2017, for a transfer fee of $ 27.79 million.
On 14 February 2019, he transferred to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. The following month, he said he turned down a move to Barcelona the previous month.
After playing for Nigeria’s under 20 sides, he was selected to play for senior Nigeria National team on 24 March 2015. He made his international debut against Uganda in a friendly match on 26 March 2015.
As of 2018, he has been recently been called up for Nigeria squad that features players like John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses.
Odion Ighlo has retired from international football. later, he stated he was abused from Nigerians forced him to leave the national team. What's more, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr reveals plans to lure ex-super Eagles star out of retirement.
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