- Former striker Obafemi Martins is one of the richest Nigerian footballers to ever play the sport
- Martins made money from salaries in his career playing in Italy, England, China and the USA
- He is the owner of many luxurious items, leading to rumours that Obagoal owned a private jet
Obafemi Martins invests his wealth in luxury items, including real estate, cars and yachts, leading to speculation that the former footballer owns a private jet.
Martins was one of Nigeria's most successful footballers, having played at the top level for many years, including spells at Inter Milan, Newcastle and Wolfsburg, amongst others.
He also had lucrative stints at Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders and Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, where he earned expensive paychecks.
He retired in 2020 after a short spell at Wuhan FC after his Shanghai Shenhua contract was terminated and has mostly been a socialite since retirement.
Martins is an owner of luxury items, including expensive cars, yachts, clubs and bars, amongst others, leading fans to speculate that he owned a private jet, which is a hallmark of wealth among footballers of his status.
Did Martins own a private jet?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Martins is $25 million rich, even though his sources put his accumulated wealth at $35 million, most of which were estimated from salaries and endorsements.
He is a verified owner of luxurious cars, including a Lamborghini Aventador, Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes-Benz. He is also the owner of an expensive yacht, which he bought in 2016 for $460,000.
His flair for luxury led to the speculations that he owned a private jet after reports surfaced of him traveling with Abigail Barwuah, his partner and the sister of footballer Mario Balotelli, aboard a private aircraft.
According to Forbes, there was no proof that Obagoal owned a private jet, and possibly flew chartered flights and fans only attributed it to him because of his wealth and flashy lifestyle.
The former African footballers who owned private jets are Samuel Eto’o, who has a Bombardier Challenger and Didier Drogba, linked to a customised Versace jet.
Even though Martins puts on a flashy display, he hasn’t officially admitted owning an aircraft. His social media often showcases high-end possessions such as automobiles and property.
It's possible that he owns a private jet, or more likely rents one, but available data indicates he doesn’t have his own private aircraft at present.
Nonetheless, the ex-Inter Milan striker apparently has ownership of two clubs in Nigeria: Cosa Nostra Patron located in Victoria Island and BayRock Lifestyle situated in Lekki, both within Lagos.
The Cosa Nostra Patron is an imitation of Italian nightlife located in Nigeria and has attracted prominent Nigerian entertainers such as Davido, Ice Prince, and Oritsefemi among its guests.
Obafemi prays over Osimhen's Lamborghini
News.Diwida >.ng Earlier reports indicated that Martins targeted Victor Osimhen's Lamborghini Urus, which the Galatasaray striker received as a birthday gift in December.
The pair linked up, with the 39-year-old offering a prayer in Yoruba for the Super Eagles forward, wishing him safety from mishaps and disapproval from senior members.