Victor Okoh Boniface, famously known as Victor Boniface, is a Nigerian professional footballer who has significantly impacted the Bundesliga and the international stage.
As a striker for Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team, Boniface is widely recognized for his exceptional pace, strength, dribbling skills, clinical finishing, and relentless work ethic.
Profile
- Full Name: Victor Okoh Boniface
- Stage Name: Victor Boniface
- Born: December 23, 2000
- Age: 23 years old.
- Birthplace: Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Professional Footballer
- Height: 1.9m
- Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Okoh
- Siblings: Favour
- Spouse: Rikke Hermine Jansen
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $1.5 million.
Early Life And Education
Victor Okoh Boniface was born on December 23, 2000, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Okoh Boniface and has a brother named Favour. However, details about his educational background are currently unknown.
Career
Boniface’s professional journey has been marked by steady progress and impressive accomplishments.
Hailing from the Lagos-based academy of Real Sapphire FC, Boniface showcased his potential early on, earning a loan move to Turkish club Lefke TSK in 2018 before returning to Real Sapphire.
In 2019, Boniface took a significant step in his career, signing with the Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt.
Despite facing setbacks due to injuries, Boniface eventually established himself as a key player for the club, playing a pivotal role in their back-to-back Eliteserien title wins in 2020 and 2021.
Boniface’s performances in Norway caught the attention of European scouts, and in 2022, he moved to the Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise. Continuing to impress with his goal-scoring abilities, Boniface continued his upward trajectory.
In July 2023, Boniface secured a transfer to the prestigious German club Bayer Leverkusen, a significant step up in his career.
Most recently, in September 2023, Boniface debuted for the Nigerian senior national team, assisting in his first appearance.
Awards and Nominations
Awards:
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Season (2023-2024)
- Bundesliga Player of the Month (August 2023)
- UEFA Europa League Top Scorer (2022-2023)
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season (2022-2023)
Nominations:
- Nigeria Pitch Awards (multiple categories – details not yet announced)
- (possibly) CAF Player of the Year (not officially announced)
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@boniface_jrn.
- Facebook handle: Victor Boniface.
- Twitter handle: @bonifacevicto14.
Personal Life
A young professional, Victor has been dating Norwegian social media influencer Rikke Hermine Jansen since 2021.
The two met that year and have maintained a supportive relationship, with Rikke encouraging as Victor navigates his career.
Net Worth
Victor Boniface, the 23-year-old Nigerian striker playing for Bayer Leverkusen, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million.
His impressive market value of €40m (around $43 million), as per Transfermarkt, reflects his growing reputation and potential within the sport.
The majority of Boniface’s wealth is derived from his professional football career. Reports indicate that he earns an annual salary of around €2 million (approximately $2.1 million) from his current contract with the Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
