In the World of Women’s football, Asisat Oshoala stands as a remarkable force, leaving a mark in Women’s football history. Born on October 9, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria. Asisat Oshoala net worth according to forbes in 2024 and football journey is an inspiration to women. The Nigeria International striker and a five times winner of the African’s Women Footballer of the year inspires female players. This article tells you more about Asisat Oshoala father, daughter as well as her biography.
Oshoala performance over time has labelled her on of the best female footballer of all time. Her prowess goal scoring ability, pace and skill earned her the African best female player and BBC Women’s footballer of the year.
What is Asisat Oshoala Net Worth?
Asisat Oshoala football contracts, endorsement and sponsorship contributed to her net worth. The estimated net worth of Oshoala is $3 million, which makes her the richest female footballer in Nigeria and Africa.
Her move to European clubs, including Liverpool Ladies and later Barcelona Femení, marked a turning point in her financial trajectory.
How is Asisat Oshoala Salary in Barcelona?
As one of the La liga strikers in women’s football playing for Barcelona Femeni, she commands a substantial salary, bolstering her overall net worth. She earns £10,500 weekly at FC Barcelona and which contributed to her outrageous net worth.
Asisat Oshoala Father and Biography
Oshoala passion for football was a remark in her early life, playing football with boys around her. Her talent caught the attention of local clubs, she continued her prowess goal scoring ability.
The breakthrough began when she was called up to represent her Nation Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2014, where she not only emerged as the tournament’s top scorer but also led Nigeria to victory, earning her the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards.
Asisat Lamina Oshoala was born into a polygamous Muslim family, her father Alhaji Oshoala and mother Iya Asisa (mum) never supported her, especially when she chose to quite school for football.
The Muslim region also kicked against her pursuing her football career. But her grandmother believed in her and always fight for her when ever her parent chase her out for playing football.
Asisat Oshoala club history
In her early life playing with young boys in her neighborhood, she caught the attention of Nigeria club River Angels and FC Robo.
After representing her Nation at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2014, where she not only emerged as the tournament’s top scorer but also led Nigeria to victory, earning her the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards.
She signed a contract with Liverpool in the England’s Women’s league in 2015, she had just 9 appearance and recorded just 3 goals.
She is the first African female to play for Liverpool before joining Arsenal, and helping the club win the 2016 FA women’s cup.
Asisat Oshoala was loaned to Barcelona in January 2019, In May 2019 she had a complete transfer from Arsenal to Barcelona.
She made a historic move to Barcelona Femení, becoming the first African woman to join the prestigious club. Her time at Barcelona has been nothing short of spectacular, winning numerous domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Asisat Oshoala goal record for Barcelona
Oshoala extended her contract with Barcelona in 2022, and keeps her at the club till June 30, 2024. The Nigeria women’s striker has recorded over 99 goals in her 154 appearance for Barcelona.
She has won 13 major trophies since she arrived Barca in 2019 from Arsenal, and recently captained Nigeria Super Falcons at the just concluded Women’s World Cup.
African female footballer of the year 2023 award
Assisat Oshoala wins the African female footballer of the year 2023 for the sixth time. She helped are country Nigeria reached the last round 16 at the Women’s World cup 2023.
Despite her injury crisis, the Nigeria forward emerged the winner of the 2023 female footballer award. Winning the award ahead of South Africa Thembi Kgatlana and Zambia’s Barbra Banda.
Asisat Oshoala weekly pay in Barcelona is £10,500 which amounts to £40,000 monthly or £480,000 annually).
Asisat Oshoala medical report in her transfer to Barcelona reports the Nigeria born is 5 feet 8 inches which is 173 centimeters.
Asisat Oshoala social media @asisat_oshoala has over 1.2 million follower already which makes her the famous African female athlete.
In 2019, she established the Asisat Oshoala foundation. The foundation was established to empower African female footballer. The foundation controls the Asisat Oshoala football academy. Annually the foundation organizes competition called “Football4girls” which is played in Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2023, Asisat Oshoala net worth according to Forbes is $3 million. She is the most valuable female player in Africa and in Nigerian.
It is recorded that Asisat Oshoala has a daughter, but she is yet to be married