Top 10 Richest African Footballers
5. Michael Essien – Net Worth $25 million
Closing in on the top five of the Top 10 Richest African Footballers is former Chelsea defensive midfielder Michael Essien. Michael Essien is also part of the Top 10 Most Expensive African Footballers following his €38 million move to Chelsea in 2005. The Panathinaikos player now makes the list of the Top 10 Richest African Footballers with a net worth of $25 million making him the fifth Richest African Footballer.
The Ghanaian spent 8 years at the club before joining AC Milan for more playing time and finally joining Panathiakos early this year.