Who are the most educated footballers in Africa? Did you know African footballers are often perceived as having underdeveloped minds due to their fame and wealth?
Contrary to popular belief, there are many African footballers who have combined their work in the industry with higher education, obtaining prestigious diplomas.
Top 10 most educated footballers from Africa
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Here is a list of the top 10 most educated footballers in Africa – players who are proving that one need not sacrifice academic achievements for a successful football career.
Seyi Olofinjana
Olofinjana is a highly-talented Nigerian defensive midfielder and professional footballer who has not let his career stop him from furthering his education.
He already has a master’s degree in chemical engineering and is currently completing a license in underwater engineering.
This demonstrates his understanding that the career of a footballer can be unpredictable, making it essential to plan for the future.
Jean-Alain Boumsong
Boumsong, a defender of Cameroonian origin, has always had a good academic record.
After obtaining his baccalaureate and DEUG in mathematics, he found success as a consultant for Bein Sport channel.
His knowledge of the game and educational background make him the perfect candidate for this position.
N’Golo Kanté
Kanté, a Malian professional footballer, is renowned for his remarkable talent in the midfield.
He also applies his intelligence off the pitch – he holds a BTS degree in accounting and an impressive understanding of defensive tactics to achieve success in matches.
With his combination of skill and wisdom, he’s become one of the top players in the world!
Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku, a Belgian soccer striker of Congolese descent, boasts an impressive linguistic repertoire.
More than just understanding the tactics of the game, he also speaks English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Lingala and Italian – complemented by a degree in Public Relations and Tourism.
Didier Drogba
Drogba, the legendary Ivorian soccer star, didn’t jump right into football.
He first pursued a degree in accounting before committing to his career as an athlete.
He earned a Chartered Accountant title and eventually became one of the best players in soccer. But have you seen the 10 best penalty takers of all time?
Vincent Kompany
Congolese-born defender and soccer star, Vincent Kompany, recently moved into the realm of coaching.
His ambition doesn’t stop there though; he also holds an MBA!
Gabriel Nyoni
Nyoni, a Zimbabwean football player and graduate in marketing, cleverly takes advantage of the power of social media in order to gain attention from clubs that are looking for talented players.
He has been recognised and recruited on the spot thanks to his clever use of various platforms.
This strategy has greatly helped him in furthering his career. You can check out the 10 Best Defensive Midfielders In The World.
Djibril Sidibé
Sidibe is a Malian professional footballer who stands out due to his commitment both on and off the pitch.
The defender managed to combine his passion for football with getting his degree in professional sales, making him one of the few individuals who managed to successfully complete their studies while starting a professional career in sports.
Blaise Matuidi
Matuidi is a determined and tireless midfielder from Angola. In addition to taking his commitments on the football field seriously, Matuidi has earned a professional certificate in sales studies.
Corentin Tolisso
Tolisso, originally from Togo, comes from a family of high expectations. His parents pushed him to further success and he managed to obtain his economic and social bachelor’s degree with the mention good enough while training at the Olympique Lyonnais center. Have you seen the top 10 best African players of all time?
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
