Victor Boniface has expressed his excitement after featuring in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in his career.
Boniface made his debut in the competition in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 hammering of Dutch side Feyenoord at the Stadion Feyenoord, Rotterdam on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
The 23-year-old was in action for 62 minutes in the encounter, before he was replaced by Czech Republic international Patrick Schick.
Victor Boniface Indicates That He Is Proud Of Making His UEFA Champions League Debut With Bayer Leverkusen
Victor Boniface recounted his early days in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, where he paid just 30 naira to watch UEFA Champions League matches at the 323 Army Barracks.
The 23-year-old took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share how proud he was of playing in the competition by writing: “From paying 30 Naira to watch champions league football for night back then for 323 army barrack Akure to playing my first champions league game. Proud of this moment.”
The Nigerian striker is known for his playful nature on social media and with his teammates at club and international level.
Victor Boniface At Bayer Leverkusen?
Victor Boniface joined Bayern Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise on July 22, 2023, for a fee of €21.7 million.
The Nigerian has made 38 appearances for the BayArena side, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions.
Boniface played an instrumental role for Xabi Alonso’s side last season, as they claimed the German Bundesliga and DFB-POKAL title.
Victor Boniface was also an important member of the Bayern Leverkusen setup that notched up a record 51-game unbeaten run between May 2023 and May 2024.
Who Is Victor Boniface?
He is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team.
Victor Okoh Boniface is renowned for his pace, strength, dribbling ability, finishing, and work ethic.
Boniface was born on December 23, 2000, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Okoh Boniface.
However, he ended up growing up with his grandparents, having reportedly lost his parents at a tender age.
Victor Boniface’s Girlfriend?
The 23-year-old is dating stunning Norwegian lady Rikke Hermine Jensen.
His Market Value And Net Worth?
Victor Boniface’s market value is €40 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of
Victor Boniface Career Stats?
He has made 155 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 64 goals and providing 31 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Victor Boniface has made 8 appearances for Nigeria, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Victor Boniface has played for only 3 clubs in his career, namely, FK Bodø/Glimt, Union Saint-Gilloise, and currently Bayern Leverkusen.
His Position?
The Nigeria international functions primarily as a center-forward.
Victor Boniface’s Achievements?
The attacker has won 1 German Bundesliga title, 1 DFB-POKAL, 1 German Super Cup, and 2 Norwegian league crowns.
Individually, Boniface took home the top-scorer prize for the 2022/23 UEFA Europa League campaign, having scored 6 goals for Union Saint-Gilloise in 10 matches.
