Ghanaian forward Eugene Ansah’s time at FC Dallas has come to an end after the club announced it would not exercise his contract option for the 2025 season, as per their official website. Following a challenging 2024 campaign marred by injuries and a dip in form, the decision leaves Ansah without a club for the coming season, casting doubt over his career trajectory and financial prospects. The Nerve Africa looks into the player’s finances.
Salary at FC Dallas: The Peak of Ansah’s Career
During his tenure at FC Dallas, Ansah earned €556,763 annually, making the 2024 season the most lucrative of his career. This equated to €10,707 weekly and €46,397 monthly. However, with his contract now expired and no immediate news of a new club, Ansah is expected to face a significant reduction in salary moving forward.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 556,763 |
9,154,323 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 46,397 |
762,862 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 10,707 |
176,045 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 1,530 |
25,156 Ghanaian Cedis |
From One of the Best-Paid Ghanaians in MLS to Uncertainty
Ansah was previously among the top five highest-paid Ghanaian players in Major League Soccer. While players like Joseph Paintsil (€2.91 million annually) and Osman Bukari (€927,939) earned far more, Ansah’s salary still ranked him ahead of several notable names, including Latif Blessing and Jonathan Mensah.
|
Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Petar Musa |
Croatia |
€ 1,670,290 |
|
Alan Velasco |
Argentina |
€ 1,159,924 |
|
Eugene Ansah |
Ghana |
€ 556,763 |
|
Asier Illarramendi |
Spain |
€ 463,970 |
|
Show |
Angola |
€ 428,708 |
At FC Dallas, Ansah’s earnings positioned him as the eighth-highest-paid player and the top-earning African in the squad. However, his inability to maintain consistent form and frequent injuries led to diminishing on-field contributions, ultimately influencing the club’s decision to decline his contract option.
|
Player |
Country |
Club |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Joseph Paintsil |
Ghana |
LA Galaxy |
€ 2,910,017 |
|
Osman Bukari |
Ghana |
Austin FC |
€ 927,939 |
|
Lalas Abubakar |
Ghana |
Colorado Rapids |
€ 617,079 |
|
Latif Blessing |
Ghana |
Houston Dynamo FC |
€ 603,160 |
|
Eugene Ansah |
Ghana |
FC Dallas |
€ 556,763 |
|
Yaw Yeboah |
Ghana |
Columbus Crew |
€ 556,763 |
Market Value Set to Decline
Ansah’s market value, currently estimated at €500,000, is likely to drop further following his release from FC Dallas. After reaching this valuation during his time with Hapoel Be’er Sheva and initially sustaining it in MLS, his value could suffer without a clear path forward in professional football.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
FC Dallas |
2024 |
€ 500,000 |
|
FC Dallas |
2023 |
€ 400,000 |
|
Hapoel Be’er Sheva F.C. |
2022 |
€ 350,000 |
|
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C./ Hapoel Be’er Sheva F.C. |
2021 |
€ 500,000 |
|
Hapoel Ra’anana A.F.C. |
2020 |
€ 400,000 |
|
Hapoel Ra’anana A.F.C. |
2019 |
€ 450,000 |
|
K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen/ Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam F.C. |
2017-2018 |
€ 250,000 |
|
K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
2016 |
€ 300,000 |
|
K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
2014-2015 |
€ 400,000 |
National Team Prospects
Despite debuting for Ghana in 2020, Ansah has only made one appearance for the national team. With limited recent contributions at the club level, his chances of a national team recall appear slim, further impacting his visibility and career prospects.
A Challenging Road Ahead
Ansah’s release from FC Dallas underscores the challenges he now faces in finding a new club. Without a team, his financial outlook is uncertain, and any future contract is unlikely to match the lucrative terms he enjoyed in Dallas.
The coming months will be crucial for Ansah as he seeks to revive his career and find a club willing to take a chance on the once-promising striker. For now, his future remains unclear, and a salary decline appears inevitable.
