Kingsley Ehizibue: Biography, Salary & Net Worth In Naira And Euros (2025)
Who Is Kingsley Ehizibue?
Kingsley Osezele Ehizibue, born 25 May 1995 in Munich, Germany, is a professional right-back who plays for Udinese Calcio in Italy’s Serie A. Although born to Nigerian parents, he moved to the Netherlands at age 2 and grew up in Zwolle, cultivating his football skills from a young age
His youth career started at local club CSV'28 before he advanced to PEC Zwolle. He made his senior debut on 29 October 2014 in a Dutch Cup match, and debuted in the Eredivisie on 13 December 2014 against Willem II.
Club Career Journey
PEC Zwolle (2014–2019)
— Developed into a reliable starter, amassing 125 league appearances, scoring 8 goals, and totaling 135 matches/9 goals across all competitions
1. FC Köln (2019–2022)
— Transferred in May 2019, played 69 Bundesliga matches and scored once over three seasons
Udinese (2022–Present)
— Joined Udinese on 30 August 2022, with a contract running through 30 June 2026. As of 31 May 2025, he recorded 83 Serie A appearances and scored 2 goals
International Career
Ehizibue represented the Netherlands at U21 level (one appearance in 2016) before switching allegiance. In March 2020, he received his first call-up from Nigeria, though he has yet to debut for the Super .
He has made it clear he is keen to earn a Nigeria cap, stating:
“During international breaks… I’m desperate to get called up!.
Salary Breakdown
Weekly and Annual Euro Earnings
Capology estimates that for the 2024–25 season, Ehizibue earns approximately €17,308 gross weekly, equating to about €900,000 annual gross, based on a two‑year contract (€1.8 million over 2024–26) .
AiScore offers a similar estimate, converting to British pounds: roughly £14,717/week or £765,301/year .
Conversion to Naira (₦)
Using a conservative exchange rate of €1 = ₦1,400 (as of mid‑2025):
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Weekly wage: €17,308 × 1,400 ≈ ₦24.2 million
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Annual salary: €900,000 × 1,400 ≈ ₦1.26 billion
In pounds, with £1 = ₦1,600:
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Weekly: £14,717 × 1,600 ≈ ₦23.5 million
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Annual: £765,301 × 1,600 ≈ ₦1.22 billion
Both currency conversions highlight that Ehizibue currently earns over ₦1.2 billion annually.
Net Worth Estimate
Salary Sport values his net worth at £5.51 million (~€6.2 million) .
This figure fits well with his earnings and career earnings estimate:
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Career gross salary earnings are around €5.29 million up to 2025 .
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Considering taxes, agent fees, living costs, and investment, a plausible net worth in mid‑2025 would range between €3.5–5.5 million (≈ ₦4.9–7.7 billion), aligning closely with the £5.51 m figure.
Summary of Financials
Category | Euros (€) | Pounds (£) | Naira (₦) |
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Weekly Gross Salary | €17,308 | £14,717 | ₦23.5 – 24.2 million |
Annual Gross Salary | €900,000 | £765,301 | ₦1.22 – 1.26 billion |
Contract Value (2024–26) | €1,800,000 over 2 years | — | — |
Estimated Net Worth | €4–5 million | £5.51 million | ₦5–7 billion |
Market Value & Contract Outlook
Ehizibue’s current contract runs until June 2026and his ongoing form in Serie A makes him a valuable asset.
Although Transfermarkt valuations aren’t cited here (they were not found in the sources), his consistent performance and salary level suggest a market value around €4–6 million.
At age 30 in 2025, he is entering a mature stage of his career—a likely peak in earnings and influence. His options include:
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Extend contract at Udinese with similar or improved terms.
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Transfer to another club, either in Serie A, Bundesliga, or elsewhere.
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Explore pastures new with bigger budgets, including the Middle East or MLS.
Career Highlights
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125 Eredivisie appearances for PEC Zwolle (2014–19)
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69 Bundesliga matches and 1 goal for 1. FC Köln (2019–22)
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83 Serie A matches and 2 goals for Udinese (2022–25)
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Appeared for Netherlands U21; called to Nigeria camp (2020)
Why This Matters
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A reliable Serie A right-back with nearly €1 million/year earnings.
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Net worth over £5 million reflects financial stability.
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Nigerian heritage and expressed desire to play for the Super Eagles could elevate his profile further.