Having joined the Italian club last summer, the Zambian international signed a contract extending until June 30, 2026. The Nerve Africa reveals the salary and market value story of the Zambian midfielder.
In a thrilling Serie A showdown, US Lecce’s Zambian midfielder, Lameck Banda, secured a draw against AC Milan with a decisive goal just before the international break. The 22-year-old talent is poised to become a key player for the team in the current season.
Lameck Banda’s Salary in US Lecce
Having joined the Italian club last summer, the Zambian international signed a contract extending until June 30, 2026. Over the remaining three years of his contract with US Lecce, Banda will earn €1,920,000, excluding bonuses. For the 2023/24 season, the Zambian footballer is set to receive €640,000, equivalent to €12,308 per week.
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Annual Salary |
€640,000 |
15,595,573 Zambian Kwacha |
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Monthly Salary |
€53,334 |
1,299,647 Zambian Kwacha |
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Weekly Salary |
€12,308 |
299,922 Zambian Kwacha |
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Daily Salary |
€1,758 |
42,839 Zambian Kwacha |
Team Overview: Lameck Banda Among Top Earners at US Lecce
In the 2023/2024 season, US Lecce boasts the smallest budget among Serie A clubs, with a total payroll of €14,690,000, translating to €282,500 per week. The highest-paid player in the team is defender Marin Pongracic, earning €2,500,000 annually or €48,077 per week. Lameck Banda ranks sixth in the salary hierarchy, third among foreign players, and second among midfielders, with only former FC Rostov player Pontus Almqvist earning more.
Career Salary Comparison
Banda is currently enjoying the highest salary of his career. Although his earnings at Russian club Arsenal Tula were only €141,000 less.
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Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Zambian Kwacha per Year (ZMW) |
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Lecce (2023/2024) |
€640,000 |
15,595,573 Zambian Kwacha |
|
Maccabi Petah Tikva (2021/2022) |
€ ∼2,000 |
∼48,736 Zambian Kwacha |
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Maccabi Netanya (2020/2021) |
€ ∼2,000 |
∼48,736 Zambian Kwacha |
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Arsenal Tula (2019/2020) |
€ ∼499,960 |
∼12,183,066 Zambian Kwacha |
Market Value: Tenfold Increase after Moving to Serie A
At just 22 years old, Lameck Banda is gaining recognition for his speed and excellent passing abilities. Since his move from Israel to US Lecce, his transfer market value has surged tenfold, increasing from €200,000 to €2 million. Moreover, his estimated market value continues to rise in Italy, with Transfermarkt.com now valuing the Zambian midfielder at €4 million.
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Club |
Year |
Market Value |
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Lecce |
2023 |
€ 4,000,000 |
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Lecce |
2022 |
€ 2,000,000 |
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Maccabi Petah Tikva |
2021 |
€ 200,000 |
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Maccabi Netanya |
2020 |
€ 300,000 |
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Arsenal Tula |
2019 |
€ 350,000 |
National Team Performance
Debuting for the national team in 2022, Banda has played a crucial role despite Zambia not qualifying for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Having featured in six matches, he managed to score twice. Currently, Lameck Banda ranks among the top three most expensive players in the Zambian national team.
Prospects for the 2023/24 Season: Chasing Records in Scoring
In his debut Serie A season, Banda played in 36 matches, scoring two goals. This year, the Zambian midfielder has been impactful in the first half of the games. Despite dismissing rumors of a potential transfer to elite European clubs, an increase in his goal-scoring prowess could lead to further opportunities and a rise in his salary.
