Victor Boniface is one of the most promising young talents around the world, who has represented Bayer Leverkusen in several games.
The 23-year-old forward has been a crucial part of the Leverkusen team and has made an enormous impact when playing for the current German champions.
The Nigerian International joined the German club side from Union Saint-Gilloise on August 8, 2022, for a sum reportedly worth €20 million plus add-ons.
The Nigeria-born star striker plays as a forward for the Bundesliga outfit due to his ability to score goals and remarkable work rate.
Who is Victor Boniface?
Victor Boniface is a professional football player who plays as a striker for Nigeria national team and German club side Bayer Leverkusen.
He’s evaluated as one of the young promising players of his generation, and he’s also known for his pace, work rate, and ability to score goals.
The 23-year-old is categorized by football analysts and fans as one of the most talented young players in the world of football.
Victor Boniface’s professional career
Victor Boniface started his career with Real Sapphire and later joined Bodø/Glimt on March 4, 2019, before he moved to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in August 2022 in a deal reportedly worth two million euros.
He represented Nigeria national team on several occasions. He made his first debut for the senior team on September 10, 2023, coming on as a replacement for Taiwo Awoniyi.
He was named in the Nigerian squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. However, on January 8, 2024, Boniface sustained a muscle injury that forced him to miss the African tournament.
He was quick to establish himself as one of the best young players after he impressed Union Saint-Gilloise during the seasons he spent with the Belgian team.
The striker won several individual and collective honors with Bodø/Glimt including the Eliteserien title in the 2020/2021 season.
His individual accolades include UEFA Europa League top scorer in 2022–23, UEFA Europa League Team of the Season in 2022–23, and Bundesliga Rookie of the Month (August and September 2023).
Victor Boniface came to the spotlight during the 2022/2023 season in the German Bundesliga when he was named among the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season.
Victor Boniface’s work ethic, strength, and ability to score at Bodø/Glimt pleased Leverkusen, and was signed in August 2022 until the summer of 2028.
Victor Boniface stats with Bayer Leverkusen
The 23-year-old has appeared in 18 games with the German side and has registered 18 goals and 9 assists across all competitions.
On Sunday, April 14, the 23-year-old striker also played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s 2023/2024 Bundesliga glory after scoring a goal and dishing out an assist to help his side secure the title for the first time in the club’s history.
How many goals has Victor Boniface scored in the Bundesliga in the 2023-2024 season?
The 23-year-old has managed to score 11 goals so far in the 2023-2024 season.
Victor Boniface’s salary and contract with Leverkusen
The Nigerian striker joined Leverkusen in 2023 and signed a five-year contract that will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2028. The deal saw him currently earn €38,462 per week.
His current annual salary is estimated to be around €2 million, excluding bonuses and taxes. In Nigerian currency, this amounts to a staggering ₦1,714,800,000 per year.
Boniface injury
Boniface’s recent injury came in January 2024, while preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, and was sidelined for several weeks after he injured his adductor.
Boniface underwent surgery for an adductor injury in January 2024 and only made his first appearance in Bayer Leverkusen’s DFB Pokal win over Fortuna Dusseldorf on Wednesday, April 3.
The striker also came off the bench to score in Leverkusen’s UEFA Europa League 2-0 victory over West Ham United on Thursday night, April 11.
Victor Boniface’s net worth, personal information, individual honors, and body measurements
Victor Boniface’s net worth has been estimated to be within the region of 5 million dollars. His parents’ name is Mr. and Mrs. Okoh, they settled in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria.
His height is 6 ft 3 in tall, and he weighs about 91kg.
Is Victor Boniface in a relationship?
Victor Boniface is reportedly dating beautiful Norwegian model and influencer, Rikke Hermine, she’s well-known for being the girlfriend of Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface.
