To replicate their successful 2023/24 season, Turkish club Kasimpasa S.K. bolstered its roster by signing several free agents. Among the newcomers is Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku, who spent several years as a key player in France’s Ligue 2. With European experience and leadership qualities, Opoku is poised to help Kasimpasa push for European competition qualification. For the player, the move represents not just a fresh challenge but also the most lucrative contract of his career.
What Is Nicholas Opoku’s Salary at Kasimpasa S.K.?
Nicholas Opoku joined Kasimpasa S.K. in the summer of 2024 on a two-year deal running until June 30, 2026. Over the course of his contract, the Ghanaian defender will earn €1,000,000, excluding bonuses. For the 2024/25 season, he will make €500,000, translating to a weekly wage of €9,615.
His annual salary is €500,000, while his monthly and weekly earnings amount to €41,667 and €9,615, respectively.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 500,000 |
8,696,861 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 41,667 |
724,744 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 9,615 |
167,241 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 1,374 |
23,899 Ghanaian Cedis |
Where Does Opoku Rank in Kasimpasa’s Wage Structure?
In the 2024/25 season, Kasimpasa S.K. has a total wage bill of €14,230,000 annually. The club’s highest-paid player is Croatian winger Josip Brekalo, earning €2,670,000 per year.
Opoku ranks sixth on the team’s salary list and is the second-highest-paid non-European player at Kasimpasa, behind Nigeria’s Kenneth Omeruo.
Nicholas Opoku is one of the top five highest-paid Ghanaian players in the Turkish Süper Lig. His salary is competitive, placing him just behind Joseph Attamah but ahead of Jerome Opoku.
|
Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Kenneth Omeruo |
Nigeria |
€ 1,100,000 |
|
Nicholas Opoku |
Ghana |
€ 500,000 |
|
Mamadou Fall |
Senegal |
€ 500,000 |
|
Mortadha Ben |
Tunisia |
€ 450,000 |
|
Nuno Da Costa |
Cape Verde |
€ 420,000 |
|
Claudio Winck |
Brazil |
€ 380,000 |
Career Salary Comparison
Before joining Kasimpasa, Opoku played for French club Amiens SC, where his wages were significantly lower. Over the years, his salary fluctuated based on performance and team circumstances. His move to Kasimpasa saw his earnings nearly triple, marking the highest salary of his career.
|
Player |
Country |
Club |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Alexander Djiku |
Ghana |
Fenerbahce S.K. |
€ 2,830,000 |
|
Kingsley Schindler |
Ghana |
Samsunspor |
€ 1,330,000 |
|
Yaw Ackah |
Ghana |
Kayserispor |
€ 700,000 |
|
Joseph Attamah |
Ghana |
Kayserispor |
€ 530,000 |
|
Nicholas Opoku |
Ghana |
Kasimpasa S.K. |
€ 500,000 |
Market Value Trends
Opoku’s market value has experienced notable fluctuations throughout his career. After an injury in France, his value declined, but his return to form with Amiens SC helped him recover. His move to Turkey has brought his market value back to a peak of €1.2 million, according to Transfermarkt.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Ghanaian Cedi per Year (GHS) |
|
Kasimpasa S.K. (2024/2025) |
€ 500,000 |
8,696,861 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Amiens SC (2021/2024) |
€ 180,000 |
3,130,870 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Amiens SC (2020/2021) |
€ 260,000 |
4,522,368 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Amiens SC/Udinese Calcio (2019/2020) |
€ 370,000 |
6,435,677 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Udinese Calcio (2018/2019) |
€ 370,000 |
6,435,677 Ghanaian Cedis |
International Career
Nicholas Opoku has represented Ghana at various levels, debuting for the senior national team in 2017. He has earned 17 caps, scoring one goal and providing an assist. Most recently, he participated in the 2024 African Cup of Nations, though Ghana exited in the group stage.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Kasimpasa S.K. |
2024 (October) |
€ 1,200,000 |
|
Amiens SC |
2024 (June) |
€ 900,000 |
|
Amiens SC |
2023 |
€ 1,200,000 |
|
Amiens SC |
2022 |
€ 800,000 |
|
Amiens SC |
2021 |
€ 1,000,000 |
|
Amiens SC |
2020 |
€ 800,000 |
|
Udinese Calcio |
2019 |
€ 1,000,000 |
|
Club Africain |
2018 |
€ 700,000 |
Future Prospects
As a key defender for Kasimpasa, Opoku has played every minute of the 2024/25 Turkish Süper Lig season so far. If he helps the club secure a top-five finish, it’s likely he could earn an even more lucrative contract extension.
