Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Akor Adams have been ranked among the top 10 most valuable African players in the Italian Serie A. According to Transfermarkt’s Serie A market-value ranking filtered for African players, Chukwueze is sixth at €20 million. This valuation comes after an eventful summer at AC Milan, where he scored against Manchester United and supplied two assists in a 4-2 pre-season victory in Wrocław.
Chukwueze, one of Super Eagles’ most valuable players, also started Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Madagascar in September before staying on the bench during the subsequent 3-0 defeat by Guinea-Bissau. Adams occupies joint-ninth place at €15m, level with Ivory Coast’s Odilon Kossounou and Cameroon’s Frank Anguissa. The 26-year-old striker joined Venezia permanently from Sevilla in July on a contract running until June 2030.
The duo are among six Nigeria internationals who feature among the 50 most valuable Africans in the division. Maduka Okoye is next, ranking joint-16th at €10m, with the Udinese goalkeeper being the number one shot-stopper on the list. The only other African goalkeeper on the chart is Senegal and AC Monza star Demba Thiam at 42nd.
At 21, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro is Nigeria’s youngest representative and ranks 23rd at €7m. The Monza midfielder is contracted to Inter and spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Pisa. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, valued at €6m, is joint-24th. The Lazio midfielder joined the Rome club in July 2025 and has earned 19 Nigeria caps.
Kevin Akpoguma completes the Nigerian six in joint-46th at €1.5m. The 31-year-old centre-back is now with Frosinone and has been part of their 2026/27 Serie A squad. Together, the six Nigerians carry a combined market value of €59.5m. This significant valuation underscores the growing influence of Nigerian players in the Serie A.
The ranking highlights the impressive performances of African players in the Italian top division. Chukwueze and Adams have demonstrated exceptional skill and talent, earning them a spot among the top 10 most valuable African players in Serie A. Their impressive market value is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.
The six Nigerian players have made a significant impact in the Serie A, with their combined market value reflecting their impressive performances. As the new season progresses, fans and analysts will be keeping a close eye on these talented players to see how they continue to grow and develop in the Italian top division.
Key points
- Six Nigerian players feature among the 50 most valuable Africans in Serie A.
- Chukwueze and Adams are among the top 10 most valuable African players in Serie A.
- The six Nigerians carry a combined market value of €59.5m.
