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Former Nigerian Striker Yakubu Estimates His Value at $200 Million in Today's Transfer Market

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First reported by N12 · Aug 26, 2026

What happened

Yakubu, former Nigerian striker who played for Maccabi Haifa and several Premier League clubs, estimates his current market value at around 150 million pounds ($204 million), reflecting on the huge rise in football transfer fees since his playing days.

  • 01Yakubu played four years at Maccabi Haifa, winning two league titles and reaching the Champions League group stage.
  • 02He transferred from Middlesbrough to Everton for 11.5 million pounds, a huge fee then, now worth about 150 million pounds.
  • 03Yakubu estimates his value today would be around 150 million pounds ($204 million).
  • 04He scored about 15 Premier League goals per season, more than many players valued at 50 million pounds today.
  • 05His earlier transfer from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough was 7.5 million pounds, considered enormous at the time.
  • 06Yakubu highlighted the pressure players face when bought for large sums.

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OrganizationsMaccabi Haifa, Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn
PlacesIsrael, England

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N12Center · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Former Nigerian Striker Yakubu Estimates His Value at $200 Million in Today's Transfer Market
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Former Nigerian Striker Yakubu Estimates His Value at $200 Million in Today's Transfer Market

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