Taiwo Awoniyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and the Nigeria national football team.
Known for his physical strength, pace, and goal-scoring instincts, Awoniyi has developed into one of Nigeria’s most consistent strikers in Europe over the past decade.
Summary
- Full name: Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi
- Date of birth: August 12, 1997
- Position: Striker
- Current club: Nottingham Forest
- National team: Nigeria Super Eagles
- Weekly salary: ~£50,000
- Annual salary: ~£2.6 million
- Contract expiry: June 2027
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Salary
According to recent salary trackers, Awoniyi earns roughly £50,000 (€58,000) per week at Nottingham Forest, translating to approximately £2.6 million (€3 million) gross annually, excluding performance bonuses.
Some estimates place his weekly earnings slightly lower (around £47,000 per week), but most contract databases place his annual salary in the £2.4–£2.6 million range.
Awoniyi signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2022 on a five-year contract running until June 2027, after completing a transfer from Union Berlin.
| Annual Salary | €3,000,000 |
| Monthly Salary | €250,000 |
| Weekly Salary | €57,692 |
| Daily Salary | €8,242 |
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Market value
According to recent valuations on Transfermarkt, Awoniyi’s current market value is estimated at €12 million.
His value has fluctuated during his career as he moved through different European leagues and established himself in the Premier League
| Date | Market value | Age | Club |
| 06.02.2017 | €500,000 | 19 | NEC Nijmegen |
| 12.17.2018 | €3,000,000 | 21 | Royal Excel Mouscron |
| 03.18.2020 | €6,000,000 | 22 | FSV Mainz 05 |
| 06.08.2021 | €8,000,000 | 23 | Union Berlin |
| 06.15.2022 | €20,000,000 | 24 | Union Berlin |
| 09.01.2022 | €25,000,000 | 25 | Nottingham Forest |
| 05.30.2025 | €25,000,000 | 27 | Nottingham Forest |
| 01.30.2026 | €12,000,000 | 28 | Nottingham Forest |
Career
Club Career
2010–2015: Youth career at Liverpool FC Academy
2015–2021: Contracted to Liverpool but spent time on loan at several European clubs including FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, Royal Excel Mouscron, KAA Gent, and FSV Mainz 05
2021–2022: Union Berlin – breakthrough season, scoring 15 Bundesliga goals
2022–present: Nottingham Forest – joined for about £17 million, becoming one of the club’s main attacking threats.
Since arriving at Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi has been a key striker for the club, contributing crucial goals in their campaigns in the Premier League.
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International Career
Awoniyi represents the Nigeria national football team and has been part of the squad in major international competitions including the Africa Cup of Nations.
He has earned multiple caps for Nigeria and continues to be one of the country’s key attacking options.
Accolades & Recognition
- FIFA U-17 World Cup winner (2013) with the Nigeria national under-17 football team
- Became one of the standout strikers in the Bundesliga during his time with Union Berlin
- Regular Premier League performer with Nottingham Forest
Awoniyi is widely regarded as one of the most successful Nigerian forwards in Europe in recent years, thanks to his resilience, goal-scoring ability, and journey through multiple European leagues.
