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Football: Top 3 highest paid Gabonese players in 2023-2024 – Football
Several Gabonese footballers have enjoyed significant success in their careers and have earned substantial sums of money through their contracts, endorsements and other business ventures. Gabon Eco reveals the Top 5 highest paid Gabonese players for the 2023/24 season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, an emblematic figure of Gabonese football, occupies the first place in this ranking with an annual salary of 8.4 million euros, or approximately 5.46 billion FCFA. Returning to Ligue 1 this summer after a stint at Chelsea, the 34-year-old striker has signed with Olympique de Marseille.
Despite the challenges, Aubameyang has shown that he has lost none of his goal-scoring skills. This season, he has found the back of the net 12 times and provided 7 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions. His experience and goal-scoring skills continue to make him a valuable asset for the Phocéens. After one season, he left OM for Al-Qadsiah. A transfer worth 9 million euros.
Mario Lemina (Wolves)
In second place is Mario Lemina, a defensive midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers, who earns €2.7 million per year, or around 1.76 billion FCFA. Having joined Wolves in January 2023 from OGC Nice, Lemina has quickly adapted to the intense pace of the Premier League.
This season he has played 17 games in the English league, scoring 4 goals and providing much-needed stability to his team. His influence on the pitch and consistency make him a central part of Wolverhampton's system. Currently, his value on the transfer market is estimated at €10 million.
Aaron Appindangoyé (Sivasspor)
Aaron Appindangoye, a central defender playing for Sivasspor in Turkey, ranks third with an annual salary of 350,000 euros, or approximately 227.5 million CFA francs. At 32, he was a pillar of the defense of this club with which he reached the end of his contract in June 2024. The central defender played his best season at Sivasspor in 2023-2024 with a total of 31 games played and one goal scored. Having reached the end of his adventure, he joined Kocaelispor, a club in the Turkish second division championship. Contract duration, 2 years.