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Olaigbe Biography: How Much He Earns In Naira & Euros + Net Worth (2025)
When you hear the name Kazeem Olaigbe, the first thing that comes to mind is “raw talent with precision.” This young baller has been quietly working his way through Europe, and even though he's not on every billboard yet, football lovers who know the game will tell you he’s one to watch out for. In this blog, we’re diving into Olaigbe’s journey from the grassroots to European pitches, and more importantly, how much he's stacking in both naira and euros in 2025. Oya, let’s dive in!
Early Life & Football Roots
Kazeem Olaigbe was born on the 2nd of January, 2003, in Belgium to Nigerian parents. Yes, correct — another product of the Nigerian diaspora making waves abroad. From childhood, ball has always been part of his DNA. This guy wasn’t just playing football on the streets like every average kid. He was cooking defenders from the playground to academy level with ginger and vibes.
Growing up in Belgium, Olaigbe started his football development at Anderlecht, a club known for producing top talents. But it didn’t stop there. The boy’s footwork and flair didn’t go unnoticed, and before we could say “Omo Naija,” big clubs started sniffing around.
Club Career Journey
In 2019, he took a big step by joining Southampton's academy in England. That was when things started getting interesting. His move to the Saints wasn’t just another academy transfer; it was a strategic leap. Southampton has always had a reputation for grooming top-tier talents, and Olaigbe looked like he was ready to join that elite list.
While he didn’t break fully into the Southampton first team, he made impressive waves in the youth setup. His performances in the Premier League 2 got people talking. He was even sent on loan spells to clubs like Ross County and Harrogate Town to get first-team minutes and build experience.
2024 came, and Olaigbe made another smart move to Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Returning to Belgium, but this time as a matured player, he started getting more time on the ball and showing what he’s truly capable of.
National Team Ambition
Although born in Belgium, Olaigbe is proudly Nigerian. He has represented Belgium at youth level — from U15 to U19 — but the Naija blood still dey rush inside him. The Super Eagles fans are hopeful that he’ll one day switch allegiance and wear the green-white-green shirt. And make we no lie, with his skills on the wings and football sense, he go pepper defenders well for Africa.
Olaigbe’s Salary
Now let’s get down to the money matter — because talent without alert na struggle. In 2025, Olaigbe is playing professionally in Europe and, while he’s not commanding Messi-type wages yet, he’s still smiling to the bank monthly.
Based on his current contract and level of football in the Belgian Pro League, Olaigbe is estimated to earn around €6,000 per week.
Let’s break it down:
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Weekly Salary: €6,000
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Monthly Salary: €24,000
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Yearly Salary: €288,000
Now let’s convert that to naira, based on a 2025 exchange rate of €1 = ₦1,550 (because we all know our naira dey do gymnastics).
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Weekly in Naira: ₦9.3 million
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Monthly in Naira: ₦37.2 million
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Yearly in Naira: ₦446.4 million
Omo, even though he’s still on the rise, this guy is not playing with money at all. While other people dey calculate pepper soup budget, Olaigbe dey reason whether to buy Benz or Range Rover.
Endorsements & Side Hustles
While he may not be on billboard deals with Nike or Adidas just yet, make no mistake — players like Olaigbe get minor brand deals, especially back home in Belgium and even with local companies in Nigeria. Add that to social media revenue and minor appearances, and he’s making cool change outside football too.
We estimate he’s bringing in an additional €30,000 - €50,000 annually from side earnings. In naira, that’s roughly ₦46.5 million to ₦77.5 million every year just for showing face and branding small.
Olaigbe’s Net Worth in 2025
With his salary, bonuses, and lowkey endorsement deals, Olaigbe’s estimated net worth is sitting somewhere around:
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In Euros: €750,000 – €1 million
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In Naira: ₦1.1 billion – ₦1.55 billion
Yes, you read that well. At just 22 years old, our guy has crossed the billion-naira mark. Na why you need to dey pray for your pikin to sabi football early.
Lifestyle & Personality
Unlike some young ballers that dey show off every car key and designer label on Instagram, Olaigbe lives a relatively lowkey life. He’s not too loud online, and that’s something people respect about him. Focused, humble, and determined — those close to him say he’s all about perfecting his craft and chasing greatness.
Of course, man must enjoy small — he dey post drip pictures occasionally, and you fit catch am enjoying good life on holidays. But no overdo, just soft enjoyment.
Strengths on the Pitch
Let’s not forget — this guy is a baller first before we start talking net worth and alerts.
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Position: Winger (mostly left wing)
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Foot: Left-footed with sweet touches
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Style: Pace, dribbling, agility, and creativity
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Comparison: Think a young Leroy Sané with Naija flavour
Olaigbe is the type of winger who can cut in, deliver crosses, and even score goals himself. He has vision, awareness, and a knack for taking on defenders one-on-one. In short — he’s every full-back’s nightmare.
What’s Next for Olaigbe?
2025 is looking like a turning point in Olaigbe’s career. If he continues to impress in Belgium, don’t be surprised if he gets a move to a bigger club in Germany, France, or even back to England. The talent is there, and the hunger dey too. With more consistency, he fit break into a top-tier team and even make his international debut — preferably for Nigeria!
