Michael Olunga Salary: Is He the Highest-Earning Kenyan Footballer in History?

Michael Olunga Ogada is known for his achievements as a striker for Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail and captain of the Kenyan national team. While much is known about his impressive career and goalscoring exploits, few know about Michael Olunga’s salary. So how much does this football sensation earn and how much has he earned throughout his career?

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With years of experience, Michael Olunga has played all over the world. He has showcased his skills in various leagues around the world, including the Kenya Premier League, La Liga, and Qatar Stars League. This has allowed him to earn a considerable salary. Below is a breakdown of his salary and earnings in his career.

Michael Olunga Profile Summary

Full name and surname	Michal Olunga Ogada
Sex	Man
Age	thirty
Date of birth	March 26, 1994
Zodiac sign	Aries
Place of birth	Nairobi, Kenya
Current place of residence	runny nose
Nationality	Kenyan
Ethnicity	Black
Religion	Christian
Sexuality	Simple
Height in cm	193 cm
Height in feet	6 feet 4 inches
Hair color	Black
Eye color	brown
Mother	Alice Ogada
Father	Joseph Ogada Olunga
Education	Geospatial engineering
University	Kenya University of Technology
Occupation	Footballer
Remuneration	$800,000 per year

Michael Olunga’s Salary

Michael Olunga Ogada is estimated to earn almost $800,000 per year at his current club Al-Duhail. He signed a contract with the club in 2021 and according to it, he will receive this significant amount each year for the three years of his stay.

Michael Olunga’s current club value him highly. In addition to his base salary, Olunga is set to earn significantly more through various incentives, including goal and assist bonuses, win bonuses, trophy bonuses and sponsorship deals.

Olunga’s Salary in Kenyan Shillings

In Qatar the weekly salary is around £37,500 which is around KES 6.6 million. Olunga earns KES 104.8 million per year. When he joined Qatari side Al-Duhail it was reported that he was earning an annual salary of KES 80 million after a transfer fee of €6 million (KES 756 million).

Michael Olunga’s Assets

Michael Olunga’s success extends far beyond the football pitch, as evidenced by his impressive array of assets. For example, he built a mansion in his home district of Kasipul Kabondo.

The residence is one of his most lavish properties and is often featured in his social media posts, showcasing a mix of contemporary architecture and a peaceful country setting.

Olunga also owns a sports facility in his hometown, MOFA Sports Academy. The academy, which opened in 2022, trains young footballers aged between 10 and 18. The facility also manages MOFA FC, a club in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Division 1 League.

In addition, Olunga also has a collection of high-end cars. He owns a Toyota Land Cruiser V8, a 2022 Porsche Panamera, a Hummer H2, and a Mercedes Benz. He is not shy about showing off his assets online.

Michael Olunga’s Career

While still in high school, Michael Olunga first played football at Liberty Sports Academy. He played at national level, scoring 32 goals in the 2012 season. He was loaned to Kenyan Premier League team Tusker FC from Liberty. Olunga was then loaned to Thika United for another year.

In 2015, Olunga signed for Gor Mahia. He had a successful season in front of goal, becoming the club’s top scorer in the league with 19 goals.

It wasn’t until February 2016 that Olunga headed abroad, joining Swedish club Djurgårdens IF on a four-year contract. Below are the highlights of his international career and how much he earned at different clubs.

• 2017: Signed with Chinese club Guizhou Zhicheng, earning KES 12 million a month.
• Later that year he was loaned temporarily to La Liga club Girona FC for a year.
• 2018: Olunga played his first La Liga match against Las Palmas. He made history by scoring a hat-trick in 22 minutes.
• August 2018: Olunga joined Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol where he earned around KES 85 million per year.
• 2019: Finished the season with 27 league goals, helping Kashiwa win the J2 season and gain promotion to the First Division.
• November 2019: Scored eight goals in a 13–1 win over Kyoto Sanga.
• 2020: At the end of this year’s season, Olunga had scored the most goals in the Japanese Football League with 28. He was awarded the Golden Boot and the 2020 J-League MVP, becoming the first African player to win the MVP award.
• January 2021: Michael Olunga’s current club, Al-Duhail, signed him for a fee of €6 million.
• He finished as the top scorer in the 2021 AFC Champions League, but Al-Duhail were eliminated after a 1–1 draw with Al Ahli Saudi.
• 2023: Olunga helped his team win the 2022–23 Qatar Stars League title, with his four goals playing a key role in a 5–2 victory over Al-Shamal.

Michael Olunga Quick Facts

1. Olunga was born on March 26, 1994.
2. His first professional contract was with Tusker in the KPL in 2012.
3. His first trip abroad was to Djurgården in Sweden.
4. He scored 29 goals in international competitions for Kenya.
5. He won 10 individual awards, including Golden Boots, POTY and many others.
6. He was selected to the J.League best eleven in 2020
7. He currently plays for the Qatari club Al Duhail
8. Olunga’s salary in Kenyan shillings is approximately KES 104.8 million.

Last word

Michael Olunga’s salary, combined with potential bonuses, has made him one of the highest-paid Kenyan footballers in history. He has played in the biggest stadiums and against the best players. His considerable earnings are offset by his considerable assets, including luxury cars and the creation of the MOFA Sports Academy. His story and success stem from his talent and dedication to professional sport.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke