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African footballers have enjoyed massive success on and off the field. While the huge perks is a reward for hard work, some of them own luxurious private jets.
Africa is rich with a footballing history. Both past and present footballers, have enjoyed success in their careers to the extent of enjoying luxurious lifestyle that allows them own expensive private jets. Their affluence comes from earnings and business ventures, making them afford all sorts of luxuries.
Accroding to News Central TV, here is the list of the top ive African footballers that own jets.
5. Emmanuel Adebayor
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The Togolese former captain was one of the lucky Africans to play in top European clubs. His talent took him to Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Adebayor, who in January 2010 was one of the players involved when the Togo team's bus came under gunfire on the way to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, owns a private jet, multiple homes, and an impressive vehicle collection. Adebayor owns homes in Togo, Ghana, the UK, and a summer house in the US.
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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The Gabon veteran striker who is part of the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, has been a success with Arsenal, Marseille and Borussia Dortmund. Although he had a short spell with Chelsea, Aubameyang, 35, disappointed. It's widely reported that he has a private jet, likely a Gulfstream G650. because he likes to travel in style.
3. Mohaamed Salah
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The Liverpool forward who is regarded as a symbol of national pride in Egypt for his achievements, is one of the highest-paid African footballers and owns a private jet due, thanks to his contribution to the success of Liverpool for the past eight years.
Liverpool have been in blazing form in 2024-25 and a big share of that success comes down to the performances of Mohamed Salah. Salah is currently the highest-paid player at Liverpool, playing on a salary of £350,000 (just over $440,000), well ahead of second-placed Virgil van Dijk.
The winger's annual wages scale over £18 million ($22m). The 32-year-old owns the Bombardier Challenger 300 jet. In 2019, he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.
2. Didier Drogba
When the Ivorian's name is mentioned, Chelsea fans feel bitter because Drogba went with the goals. His goal in the penalty shootout victory against Bayern Munich in the 2011-2012season Champions League final, remains the greatest moment in his career.
Drogba's career spanned two decades since coming to the limelight in 1998 with French Ligue 1 side Le Mans. At 47, Drogba remains one of Africa’s most influential and wealthy players. He owns a $7.6 million customised Versace jet, in 2023 to celebrate his 45th birthday.
1. Samuel Etoo
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Cameroon Football Federation (FACEFOOT) president Samuel Eto'o remains one of the most successful African players on the planet.
The 44-year-old enjoyed a trophy-laden career with top clubs in La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League. He was amongst the top earners at Barcelona, Intermillan, Chelsea, and Anzhi Makhachkala. He owns a private jet, specifically a Bombardier Challenger 604, which is valued between $6 million and $7 million.
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a long-range, twin-engine heavy business jet known for its comfortable, spacious cabin and reliability, capable of carrying up to 12 passengers and flying for extended periods.
Being the boss of a national federation comes with a heavy paycheck, further underlining why Eto'o, who scored 293 goals in 587 appearances across the 14 clubs he played for, owns a luxurious jet.
He won the African Player of the Year a record four times, winning in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010 before he announced retirement from international football in 2014, having amassed 118 caps and scored 56 goals for the Indomitable Lions.
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