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- Shola Ameobi received a winner’s medal in the 2010 championship
- He has the second-most appearances as a substitute in the premier league
- He represented Nigeria at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Shola Ameobi was born in Nigeria on October 12, 1981 and his net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $8 million. He is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a striker. Shola spent 14 years with Club Newcastle United, making 397 appearances and scoring 79 goals.
Shola Ameobi Biography
| Full name | Foluwashola Ameobi |
| Age | 43 years |
| Height | 1.91m |
| Place of birth | Zaria, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | October 12, 1981 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football |
| Marital status | Married |
Shola Ameobi. Photo/Eurosport
Shola Ameobi Net Worth
Shola Ameobi net worth in 2024 is about $8 million. He made his $8 million fortune when playing for various clubs and the Nigeria national team. Stoke City took him on a loan fee of about $628,377. Ameobi endorses clothing brands like Adidas and Puma which he wears. His net worth is a combination of football career earnings and the endorsements he has.
Personal Life
Shola was born in Zaria, Nigeria on October 12, 1981 to his father John Ameobi and Margaret Ameobi. He is a brother to Titi Ameobi as well as Sammy Ameobi, Ifeniola Ameniobi, Toluwalola Ameobi and Tomi Ameobi. His younger brothers Sammy and Tomi are also professional footballers. His father is a pastor and they were brought up in a very religious background and is married to Jeniffer Ameobi.
Career
Shola Ameobi net worth started when he signed a pre-contract with Newcastle in 1997. He went through youth training making his debut in the reserves against Sunderland. Two years later, he made his first team debut in a home game against Chelsea.
Ameobi made 22 appearances for Newcastle that season standing for Alan Shearer and Carl Cort who were injured. He illustrated his performances in the 2002-03 Champions League when he equalized a goal against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
He also scored two goals against Bayern Leverkusen, bearing in mind that he played most of the matches as a substitute.
In 2006-07, Ameobi needed a hip operation and since Newcastle was in a shortage of a striker, the then manager Glenn Roeder sent him for surgery two months before the transfer window.
His last game went on a draw with Manchester City, this ruling him out for the rest of the season, making 13 appearances, three of which he appeared as a substitute and five goals.
He underwent a successful surgery in the United States and his rehabilitation progressed quickly. This made him return with three games remaining before the end of the season.
His impression to the Newcastle manager was not successful and he agreed to be sent on a loan to Stoke City till the end of the season, in aid of their promotion campaign. The loan was about $628,650 and a permanent contract was discussed subject to Stoke winning.
Shola Ameobi. Photo/Sky Sports
It was not well as his expectations turned out on the worst. He played six games but never managed to score despite Stoke gaining promotion. Stoke did not sign him permanently and he returned to Newcastle.
In 2014, he signed for Gaziantep Buyuksehir Belediyespor on a one-year contract. However, he did not complete the one-year term basing his departure on family reasons, making 11 appearances and scoring 4 goals at the club.
In 2015, he got back to Premier League signing for Crystal Palace, and making his debut as a substitute in a match against Arsenal. Late October 2015, he signed a short-term contract with Bolton Wanderers being handed shirt number 26. In his debut, he came in as a substitute in a match against Leeds United. After his contract ended, he signed for Fleetwood Town until the end of the season.
On February 2017, he signed for Notts County before being released at the end of the 2017-18 season. In June 2019, he returned to Newcastle united as the club’s manager ever on loan. Through the contracts, Ameobi has been able to see his net worth value as it is today.
Luxury collection.
With his net worth, Shola has a number of high-end cars such as a Range Rover Vogue and a Mercedes Benz and owns a house at Beckingham Palace. He is a brand ambassador for Adidas and Puma, and his dressing is one to salivate for.
FAQs
1. How old is he?
43 years.
2. What is his religious belief?
Christianity.
3. Is he married?
Yes.
4. What is his source of wealth?
Football and endorsements.
5. Which cars does he own?
A Range Rover Vogue and a Mercedes Benz.
