Taiwo Awoniyi Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family, Lifestyle and Career Stats

Taiwo Awoniyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays for Nottingham Forest. Initially breaking through in minor competitions in London, Awoniyi was eventually spotted by Liverpool. He joined the English giants in 2015 at the age of 18, after which he went through multiple loans, namely to FSV Frankfurt, NEC, Mainz 05, and Union Berlin.

In 2021, he joined Union Berlin on a permanent basis, and then a year later in 2022, Nottingham Forest signed him for a club record signing of £17 million. Joining on a five-year deal, he has become a staple at Nottingham Forest. At his current club, he even became the first player to score in six consecutive PL matches since Stan Collymore in 1995.

In this post, we explore the EPL star’s career, learning tidbits about his personal and early life, club and international career, and much more.

Taiwo Awoniyi Bio

Full Name	Taiwo Michael Awoniyi
Date of Birth	12 August 1997
Birth Place	Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Current Teams	Nottingham Forest, Nigeria National Team
Position	Striker (Centre-Forward)
Senior Debut	27 October 2015 (FSV Frankfurt vs Hertha Berlin, DFB-Pokal)
Jersey Number	9 (Nottingham Forest)
Net Worth	£10 million
Agent	Not publicly disclosed
Yearly Salary	£2.20 million
Instagram Followers	142,000

Taiwo Awoniyi Net Worth & Salary

Taiwo Awoniyi has seen a substantial rise in his earnings since joining Premier League side Nottingham Forest. The former Liverpool star’s weekly salary is estimated to be around $65,000, implying an annual income ranging to around $2.6 million. This is surely a substantial increase from his previous earnings during his time with clubs FSV Frankfurt and NEC.

Awoniyi’s net worth is estimated to be £10 million as of 2025. This wealth is not only due to his current salary in the Premier League, but also due to his previous salaries and endorsements. This also includes his current contract with Nottingham Forest, which is set to run until June 2027.

Year	Salary
2022	$2,600,000
2023	$2,600,000
2024	$2,600,000
2025	$2,600,000
2026	$2,600,000

Taiwo Awoniyi Endorsements and Sponsorships

Taiwo was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Dettol Cool in 2024, which is Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand. He was seen in a series of pop-up football events which he did for them in Lagos in June 2024. Alongside his brand endorsement, he has invested in grassroots development and even signed a four-year, sponsorship deal with the Kwara Kiddies YEG League which is Nigeria’s biggest youth league.

Taiwo Awoniyi Family & Wife

Taiwo Awoniyi was born on August 12, 1997, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, and is one of six children of Solomon Adewoye Awoniyi, who is a retired police officer, and Mary Motunrayo.

Taiwo married his longtime partner, Taiye Jesudun, in June 2018. The couple has two children: their first son Emmanuel, born on October 16, 2020, and a second child born on August 12, 2023.

Taiwo Awoniyi Early Life

Taiwo was not in any professional football academy and, like most of us, played on the streets. However, that is where he honed his ability as a youngster. In 2010, he was the best player at a Coca-Cola football competition in London, which led to him joining the Imperial Soccer Academy. Liverpool then noticed his potential and signed him in 2015. Initially sent out on loan to multiple clubs, Awoniyi has returned to the Premier League and proven his calibre. His loan spells included stays at FSV Frankfurt, NEC, Mainz 05, and Union Berlin.

Taiwo Awoniyi Club Career

Awoniyi did not have a great season at Frankfurt in 2016, where he was mainly used as a substitute player. He then suffered relegation with them, after which he returned to Liverpool. He was immediately loaned out to Dutch club NEC, where he once again failed to get prominent playing time.

In 2017, Taiwo left NEC to join Belgian club Royal Excel Mouscron on a season-long loan. He made his debut against KSC Lokeren, scoring within 22 minutes. Taiwo then signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool in 2018 and joined Gent on a season-long loan.

He was then moved to Mainz 05 in 2019 on another season-long loan. However, he was unfortunately hospitalized in 2020 after sustaining a concussion during a loss to FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Taiwo then joined Union Berlin in September 2020, which was the seventh loan of his career. This time however, he was signed on a permanent basis at the end of the loan.

Proving his worth in the Bundesliga, Taiwo earned a move back to the EPL in June 2022, when he was signed on a then club-record fee of £17 million. He has had a successful time at the club, and currently has 19 goals and 4 assists in 85 appearances, out of which only 40 have been starts.

Taiwo Awoniyi International Career

Awoniyi has represented Nigeria’s national team at various levels, namely at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup and even for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The last time he represented Nigeria’s team was back in the 2021 African Cup Of Nations, in which his only goal came in a 3-1 group stage win against Sudan.

Taiwo Awoniyi Awards & Achievements

Taiwo Awoniyi played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s victory, scoring four goals in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, helping them win the title. He also contributed to Nigeria’s success in the African U-20 Championship in 2015. Taiwo is yet to win any major title at the senior level. However, his personal accolade of breaking the record of becoming the first player to score in six consecutive PL matches since Stan Collymore in 1995 means that he already has a slice of history to his name.

Taiwo Awoniyi Injury Update

As of May 2025, Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering from a serious abdominal injury sustained during a Premier League fixture against Leicester City. He had to undergo emergency surgery and was unfortunately placed in an induced coma to aid his recovery. However, recent news from Nottingham Forest states that he is doing well and is in great condition. However, it is unclear when and if he will return to football, with further updates expected in the coming time.