Tochukwu Nnadi is a 22-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder who just joined Olympique Marseille in a €6 million deal from Zulte Waregem. He’s already earned his first Super Eagles call-up for the 2025 AFCON
Before Fame
Born June 30, 2003, in Ihiagwa, Owerri West, Imo State, Tochukwu started playing football at Campos FC in Owerri. At 16, he left Nigeria for Dubai to join the Madenet Alamal Football Academy, chasing a bigger future.
Career
In 2021, Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv signed him after a successful trial. He made his Bulgarian First League debut in April 2022 and impressed with 42 league appearances that season. January 2024 brought a move to Belgium’s Zulte Waregem, where he played 34 league games and scored one goal. In February 2026, Marseille agreed to sign him for €6 million.
On the international stage, Tochukwu played all five matches for Nigeria U-20 at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, helping the Flying Eagles beat Italy and Argentina. He’s now part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
Trivia
Tochukwu’s nickname is “Obere,” and that’s the name Nigerian media uses most when talking about him. He took a rare path for an African midfielder, going from Nigeria to Dubai, then Bulgaria, then Belgium, and finally France. Football scouts and analysts often call him one of Nigeria’s brightest young midfield prospects because of his energy, strong defending, and quick decision-making on the ball.
Family Life
He’s from Ihiagwa, Imo State. He keeps details about his parents, siblings, and partner relatively private.
Net Worth / Salary
Exact salary and net worth aren’t public, but he’s considered one of the highest-earning young players in the Belgian second division. His Marseille transfer fee is €6 million, and his current market value is around €2.8 million.