“I Don’t Like The Premier League.” – Victor Boniface Says As He Reveals The Leagues He Prefers

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Victor Boniface has shared that he isn’t fascinated with playing in the English Premier League.

The Nigeria international made this assertion whilst responding to a question posed to him about whether he would be keen on playing in the top flight of league football in England.

Victor Boniface Shares His Thoughts On Playing In The English Premier League

Speaking during a football show on Sporty TV, Boniface expressed that even before he had an international passport and dreamt of playing in Europe, he hadn’t been intrigued about plying his trade in the English Premier League.

He said: “I’ve been saying this even before I had an international passport, even before I dreamed of coming to Europe.

Victor Boniface also went ahead to reveal the league he prefers, saying: “I don’t really like the Premier League, I prefer Spanish and German football.”

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 40 appearances for the BayArena side, scoring 25 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.

The attacker is expected to return to action with the Bundesliga champions on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in a crunch clash against German giants Bayer Leverkusen.

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 €2 million – €3 million.

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.

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.

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