The Super Lig is the highest level of professional football in Turkey and it has become an increasingly attractive destination for African footballers, with several players making their mark in the country’s top division.
In recent years, more African stars have arrived in Turkey and established themselves as key players for their respective clubs. Their impressive performances have not only increased their influence in the league but also boosted their market values.
With African players continuing to shine in the Super Lig, here are the five most valuable African footballers currently playing in Turkey.
Victor Osimhen (€65 million)
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is valued at €65 million according to statistics from Transfermarkt and ranks as the most valuable African footballer in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 27-year-old joined Galatasaray in the summer of 2024 initially on a loan deal before the move was made permanent in a €75 million move in 2025.
Osimhen has since gone ahead to become one of the best footballers in the Super Lig and has guided Galatasaray to two titles and one Turkish Cup in two seasons, while he will be targeting another title as the Cimbom chase an unprecedented fifth successive league title.
Franculino Dju (€22 million)
Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino Dju is valued at €22 million and ranks as the second most valuable African footballer in the Turkish Super Lig.
The young forward joined Trabzonspor during the summer and has enjoyed a very impressive start to his career at the club.
The 22-year-old has scored four goals and two assists in the league and has added an additional three goals and one assist in Trabzonspor’s UEFA Conference League title this season.
Nene Dorgeles (€20 million)
Next on the list is Mali international Nene Dorgeles, who is valued at €20 million, who plies his trade with former Turkish champions Fenerbahce and is the third most valuable African footballer in the Turkish league.
The 23-year-old joined Fenerbahce in 2025 and has grown into a very important player for the club, helping them in their push for the Super Lig title last season.
Nene has already made 10 appearances across all competitions for the Turkish heavyweights this season as they continue their quest to end their trophy drought.
Wilfried Singo (€20 million)
Ivorian defender Wilfried Singo is joint third on this list alongside the aforementioned Nene, with his market value at €20 million. The 25-year-old rose to prominence during his spell at French side AS Monaco between 2023 and 2025.
He joined Galatasaray in 2025 and played a key role in their Super Lig triumph last season.
While he has missed several games of the current campaign with injury, he has returned to play a key role for the club, featuring in five games across all competitions so far.
Chibuike Nwaiwu (€18 million)
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu completes the top five with a market value of €18 million.
The Nigerian centre-back joined Trabzonspor in the winter transfer window in 2025 and immediately became a very important player in the club’s backline.
The 23-year-old helped the club to win the Turkish Cup title last season and has already continued his form into the new season, featuring in 11 games across all competitions this season.
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