Born January 29, 2000, Akor Jerome Adams is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.

While he was born in Kogi State where his father worked, his family originates from Otukpa in the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. He is of the Idoma tribe, a major ethnic group found primarily in Benue State.

Early life and background: Adams was born in Benue State, Nigeria. He grew up in Minna, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College (FGC), Minna. He began his football journey at Jamba Football Academy in Nigeria.

He is known for his physical presence, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing.

Career: Adams started his professional career in August 2018 when he joined Norwegian side Sogndal, where he played for three years. In December 2021, he signed with Lillestrøm SK, another Norwegian club, for a three-year contract. He then moved to French Ligue 1 club Montpellier HSC in August 2023.

His breakthrough came when he joined Montpellier, quickly adapting to the French league and scoring several crucial goals. In January 2025, Adams joined Spanish La Liga side Sevilla FC, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029. His first goal for Sevilla came in September 2025, a late match-winner against Rayo Vallecano.

International career: Adams represented Nigeria’s U20 team at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his debut for the senior Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, in October 2025, scoring a decisive goal in a 2-1 victory against Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Playing style: Adams is characterized by his physicality, aerial ability, and clinical finishing. Standing at 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in), he is a formidable presence in the penalty area, excelling in aerial duels and set-piece situations. He is also noted for his work ethic and discipline.

Net Worth and Salary: Akor Adams has an estimated net worth of $5 million approximately ₦7.3 billion.

Salary (2025/2026 Season at Sevilla FC): Akor Adams’ annual salary at Sevilla FC is reported to be €1.88 million. This translates to a weekly salary of approximately €36,154.

Salary (2024/2025 Season at Montpellier HSC): Before joining Sevilla, his annual salary at Montpellier HSC was around €750,000.

Transfer Fees: Montpellier HSC paid approximately €4 million to sign Adams from Lillestrøm in August 2023. Sevilla FC paid €5.5 million to sign Adams from Montpellier HSC in January 2025. His primary sources of income include his club salary and potential earnings from performance-based bonuses, though specific bonus details are not publicly available.

Born December 12, 2006, Ibrahim Diarra is a Malian professional footballer who plays primarily as a winger for FC Barcelona’s reserve team, Barcelona Atlètic. He is known for his speed, left-footed ability, and has shown promise in his performances.

Early life and career: Diarra started his football journey playing on the streets of Mali before being scouted by the Academie Africa Foot. He developed his skills at the academy, where he also received an education.

Move to Barcelona: In November 2024, Diarra officially joined Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s reserve side. Barcelona had scouted him during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia where he captained the Mali national under-17 team and helped them achieve a third-place finish. He impressed in the tournament, scoring five goals and assisting four. His talent was recognized by Barcelona well in advance of the tournament, with the club initiating his signing two years prior.

Playing style and potential: Diarra is primarily a winger, known for his speed and left-footed play. He possesses good technique, agility, and the ability to create scoring opportunities. He is also noted for his physicality and intelligent runs. While he is predominantly left-footed, improving his weaker foot is an area for development. He has shown versatility, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or central midfielder in addition to his primary role on the wing.

UEFA Youth League: Diarra played a key role in Barcelona’s victory in the UEFA Youth League final in April 2025, scoring twice and providing an assist in their 4-1 win against Trabzonspor.

Copa del Rey Juvenil de Fútbol: He also won the Copa del Rey Juvenil de Fútbol in 2025 with Barcelona U19. International: He has represented Mali at youth level, including the U-17 World Cup.

Net Worth and Salary: Ibrahim Diarra has an estimated net worth of $50,000.

While he is a talented prospect who impressed at the U-17 World Cup and has started playing for the reserve team, specific details about his contract and wages are generally not disclosed for players at this level. Salaries for reserve team players typically vary based on their age, potential, and the terms of their contracts, which are not usually made public.

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana better known as Lamine Yamal was born on July 13, 2007 in Municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain.

Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He is known for his exceptional dribbling skills, speed, vision, and creativity, and is considered one of the most promising young talents in world football.

Background: Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, to parents who immigrated from Africa. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Morocco, and his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea. His grandmother immigrated from Morocco in 1988. Yamal’s parents separated when he was three, but both remained involved in his upbringing. He spent his early childhood in Rocafonda, a working-class neighborhood in Mataró, Catalonia, which he pays tribute to by making a gesture of the numbers 304 (the last digits of the area’s postcode) when celebrating goals.

He started playing football at the local club La Torreta at the age of four. Yamal joined FC Barcelona’s prestigious La Masia youth academy at the age of seven in 2014 and quickly progressed through the ranks, often playing above his age group.

Breakthrough: Yamal’s rapid ascent at FC Barcelona began when he trained with the first team at age 15, at the request of former coach Xavi Hernández. He made his first team debut on April 29, 2023, becoming the youngest player to do so at 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old. In October 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, which included a €1 billion buyout clause. He has set numerous records, such as becoming the youngest player to score in La Liga history and the youngest to score a brace in a La Liga match. Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s domestic treble victory in the 2024-2025 season. Ahead of the 2025–2026 season, he inherited the iconic number 10 jersey. He won the Kopa Trophy in both 2024 and 2025, becoming the first player to win the award for the best player under 21 twice.

International career: Yamal has represented Spain at various youth levels. He became the youngest player to debut and score for the Spanish senior national team at 16 years and 57 days on September 8, 2023, during a Euro 2024 qualifier. He was a crucial part of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 victory, becoming the youngest player to participate in and win a European Championship, and also won the tournament’s Young Player Award. He often wears boots displaying the flags of Spain, Morocco, and Equatorial Guinea to honor his heritage.

Playing style: Primarily a right-winger, Yamal is known for cutting inside onto his left foot. He is praised for his close ball control, agility, vision, and ability to take on defenders, drawing comparisons to players like Lionel Messi and Neymar. He possesses a high footballing IQ, making intelligent runs and passes.

Personal life: Yamal is Muslim and resides in Spain. His personal life has also been in the news due to events like his father being involved in a stabbing attack and a controversy surrounding his 18th birthday party in July 2025.

Net Worth: Lamine Yamal has an estimated net worth of $10 million. This figure is primarily driven by his endorsement deals, as his club salary has seen a significant increase but was not initially the main contributor to his wealth. 

Club Salary: Yamal’s salary under his contract until June 2026 was around £1.7 million annually, including bonuses.

His recent long-term contract with Barcelona, which is set to run until June 2031, is reportedly structured to make him one of Barcelona’s highest-paid players. This deal could potentially reach a value of $45.3 million per year gross, including wages, bonuses, and contract fees. Some reports suggest his new base salary is around €30 million annually before tax, potentially rising to €40 million with bonuses, or that he could earn up to €15 million net with all variables.

Endorsement Deals:

Adidas: Yamal signed a 10-year deal with Adidas in February 2024, reportedly worth $34 million. He wears Adidas X Crazyfast boots and is the second player, after Lionel Messi, to endorse Messi’s signature line, the Spark Gen10s.

Beats by Dre: In 2025, Yamal joined Beats by Dre as a brand ambassador.

Visa: In September 2025, Yamal signed a sponsorship deal with Visa, valued at €200 million.

Other Endorsements: He also has deals with other brands, including OPPO Electronics, Konami’s eFootball, and Powerade.

Market Value: Lamine Yamal’s market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €200 million, making him one of the world’s most valuable players.