These Ghanaian footballers have not only excelled in their careers but have also amassed significant wealth through their hard work and dedication to the sport. Their success stories continue to inspire the next generation of football enthusiasts in Ghana and beyond.
Who Are Richest Football Players In Ghana?
Here are the top 10 richest footballers from Ghana in 2022, ranked by their net worth and notable career achievements:
Asamoah Gyan
- Net Worth: $23 Million
- Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for Sunderland, Al Ain, and Shanghai SIPG, scored 51 goals for the Ghana national team.
Sulley Muntari
- Net Worth: $20 Million
- Birthplace: Konongo, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for AC Milan and Inter Milan, won the UEFA Champions League and the Serie A title with Inter Milan.
Michael Essien
- Net Worth: $16 Million
- Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, won multiple Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles with Chelsea.
Kevin-Prince Boateng
- Net Worth: $8 Million
- Birthplace: Berlin, Germany (to a Ghanaian father)
- Highlights: Played for AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona, scored the opening goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup for Ghana against the USA.
Jordan Ayew
- Net Worth: $7 Million
- Birthplace: Marseille, France (to a Ghanaian father)
- Highlights: Played for Olympique Marseille, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace, scored 17 Premier League goals for Aston Villa.
Andre Ayew
- Net Worth: $6 Million
- Birthplace: Seclin, France (to a Ghanaian father)
- Highlights: Played for Marseille, Swansea City, and West Ham United, scored 60 goals in 220 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille.
Harrison Afful
- Net Worth: $5 Million
- Birthplace: Kumasi, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for Esperance de Tunis and Columbus Crew, won the CAF Champions League and the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 with Esperance de Tunis.
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu
- Net Worth: $3 Million
- Birthplace: Berekum, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for Udinese and Hellas Verona, won the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup with Ghana.
Daniel Amartey
- Net Worth: $2 Million
- Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for FC Copenhagen and Leicester City, won the Danish Superliga and the Premier League with Leicester City.
Christian Atsu
- Net Worth: $1.5 Million
- Birthplace: Ada Foah, Ghana
- Highlights: Played for FC Porto and Newcastle United, won the 2011 UEFA Europa League with FC Porto.