Naby Keita Net Worth: How Much does the Midfielder Earns?

Naby Keita is a professional football player, who plays in the Premier League for Liverpool football club. The Guinean international made a switch to Premier League from Bundesliga. And till now, he has been quite successful due to the switch. Struggling to cope with the physicality at the beginning,

Naby Keita took time to settle down. And Jurgen Klopp used him quite proficiently. Coming from a different country and making it big in the top European is quite difficult. But his passion for the game made it possible for him. He also made significant progress in his financial status as well.

Early life and Football development:

Born in 1995, in Guinea, Naby Keita joined his hometown club Horoya AC at the age of nine. His early start and passion for the game took him far. He moved to France to get a trial. But he failed at two clubs. At Last, he joined the second division club Istres. In 2014, he got a chance to join the Austrian club RB Salzburg.

He spent two seasons here. And this was the place where he found his best form. He was also selected for the team of the year in the league. And Bundesliga club, Leipzig signed him back in 2016. After spending two seasons there, Liverpool decided to strike a deal with Leipzig in 2017. It was agreed upon that the midfielder will join the reds in 2018.

Life in Merseyside:

The 27-year-old saw immense success during his short spell in Liverpool. Though not regular in the starting XI, he won his first-ever Champions League. The following season he struggled with injuries but Liverpool has crowned Premier League champions.

Keita took time to settle down at the club. However, he has become an important cog in the midfield machinery of Liverpool. He played a vital role in the 2021-22 season for Liverpool and took the team to the titular victory of the FA Cup. Liverpool also finished second in Premier League and also finished as runners up in the Champions League.

Net worth and Earnings:

Naby Keita, in the summer of 2018 signed an amazing 5-year contract at The Reds which will give him an annual salary of 6.9 million euros. His total net worth is €9 million. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €30 million. His wages and brand endorsements contribute generously to his net worth.