Victor Boniface is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team. He won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2023-24. This biography covers his origin, club career, honors, injuries, international record, and current status.
Who Is Victor Boniface?
Victor Boniface is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team. His full name is Victor Okoh Boniface. His clubs include Real Sapphire, Bodø/Glimt, Union Saint-Gilloise, Bayer Leverkusen, and Werder Bremen on loan.
How Old Is Victor Boniface?
Victor Boniface was born on 23 December 2000, which makes him 25 years old in September 2026. He turns 26 on 23 December 2026. Wikipedia and FBref list the same birth date.
What Are the Key Facts About Victor Boniface?
The table below summarizes biographical details. Each row names one attribute. The right column gives the detail for that attribute.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Victor Okoh Boniface |
| Birth date | 23 December 2000 |
| Birthplace | Akure, Nigeria |
| Height | 1.90 m (FBref lists 189 cm) |
| Position | Striker |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Youth academy | Real Sapphire |
| National team | Nigeria, 13 caps |
| Football idol | Neymar |
Where Was Victor Boniface Born and Raised?
Victor Boniface was born in Akure, Nigeria. Wikipedia reports that he learned to play football in a military barracks. SportsDunia reports that his grandparents raised him in a military barracks in Ondo State, where his grandfather was an army veteran. Wikipedia lists him as a Christian and names Neymar as his footballing idol.
How Did Victor Boniface Start His Football Career?
Victor Boniface started his career at Real Sapphire Academy in Lagos. His official website states that the exact year is not public. In January 2018, he went on loan to Lefke TSK in the KTFF Süper Lig and scored 3 goals in 3 appearances, according to Wikipedia. He returned to Real Sapphire in July 2018.
What Did Victor Boniface Achieve at Bodø/Glimt?
Victor Boniface won 2 Eliteserien titles at Bodø/Glimt, in 2020 and 2021. He signed for the Norwegian club on 4 March 2019. His official website reports that he scored 23 goals in 66 games across all competitions.
Injuries interrupted his start. He suffered a ligament injury 2 weeks after signing and withdrew from the Nigeria squad for the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He made his league debut in September 2019.
How Did Victor Boniface Perform at Union Saint-Gilloise?
Victor Boniface finished as joint top scorer of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League with 6 goals. He signed a 4-year contract with the Belgian club on 8 August 2022. Marcus Rashford shared the top scorer title with him. UEFA also named him in the Europa League Team of the Season.
What Did Victor Boniface Win at Bayer Leverkusen?
Victor Boniface won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and DFL-Supercup with Bayer Leverkusen. He signed on 22 July 2023 on a contract until 2028. He finished the 2023-24 season as the club’s top league scorer with 14 goals, according to Wikipedia. Leverkusen secured the title on 14 April 2024, and he scored a penalty in the 5-0 win against Werder Bremen.
He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on 1 October 2024 in a 1-0 win against AC Milan. Bundesliga.com reports that he scored 32 goals and provided 12 assists in 61 competitive appearances for the club.
Why Did Victor Boniface Move to Werder Bremen?
Victor Boniface joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan on 1 September 2025 after a move to AC Milan collapsed. Wikipedia reports that the Milan loan fell through after he failed a medical because of recurring knee issues. Bundesliga.com reports that Patrik Schick had moved ahead of him in the striker rotation at Leverkusen.
At Bremen, he made 11 Bundesliga appearances, recorded 2 assists, and scored no goals, according to Fox Sports. He underwent knee surgery on 10 January 2026, and the injury ended his season, according to allAfrica.
TransferFeed reports that he suffered two cruciate ligament tears earlier in his career, and allAfrica dates them to 2019.
What Is Victor Boniface’s Current Club?
Victor Boniface is back at Bayer Leverkusen after his loan at Werder Bremen ended in 2026. Softfootball reports that he was the first Leverkusen player to report for pre-season. Fox Sports states that he is pushing for a starting role under new coach Carles Martinez Novell. FBref lists his contract as running until June 2028.
What Are Victor Boniface’s Career Statistics?
The table below lists appearances and goals by club in all competitions. Wikipedia’s figures run to 7 December 2025.
| Club | Years | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodø/Glimt | 2019 to 2022 | 66 | 23 |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | 2022 to 2023 | 51 | 17 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2023 to present | 61 | 32 |
| Werder Bremen (loan) | 2025 to 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | 189 | 72 |
What Honors Has Victor Boniface Won?
Victor Boniface has won 6 team trophies and 4 individual honors. The table below lists each honor by type and season.
| Type | Honor | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Eliteserien (Bodø/Glimt) | 2020 and 2021 |
| Team | Bundesliga (Leverkusen) | 2023-24 |
| Team | DFB-Pokal (Leverkusen) | 2023-24 |
| Team | DFL-Supercup (Leverkusen) | 2024 |
| Individual | UEFA Europa League joint top scorer | 2022-23 |
| Individual | UEFA Europa League Team of the Season | 2022-23 |
| Individual | Bundesliga Team of the Season | 2023-24 |
| Individual | Bundesliga Rookie of the Season | 2023-24 |
What Is Victor Boniface’s Record for Nigeria?
Victor Boniface has made 13 appearances for the Nigeria national team. He debuted on 10 September 2023 as a 64th-minute substitute for Taiwo Awoniyi and assisted a goal by Samuel Chukwueze. A muscle injury forced him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and Terem Moffi replaced him. Wikipedia lists no international goals, while ESPN credits him with one in a 2023 friendly against Saudi Arabia.
What Is Victor Boniface’s Playing Style?
Victor Boniface plays as a strong, fast striker with dribbling and finishing ability. His official website lists pace, strength, dribbling, finishing, and work ethic. Wikipedia lists headed attempts as a strength and offside awareness as a weakness.
What Is Victor Boniface’s Net Worth?
Victor Boniface’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million as of 2025, according to SportsDunia. FBref lists a weekly wage of €108,846 through Capology. The two figures do not match, and no financial disclosures confirm either one.
What Is Victor Boniface Best Known For?
Victor Boniface is best known as the striker who scored 14 league goals in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten 2023-24 Bundesliga title season. He also shared the 2022-23 Europa League top scorer award. Knee injuries and failed transfers marked his 2025-26 season.
People Also Ask
How old is Victor Boniface?
Victor Boniface is 25 years old in September 2026, based on his 23 December 2000 birth date.
Where is Victor Boniface from?
Victor Boniface is from Akure, Nigeria.
Which club does Victor Boniface play for?
Victor Boniface plays for Bayer Leverkusen after returning from a loan at Werder Bremen.
What trophies has Victor Boniface won?
Victor Boniface has won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup, and 2 Eliteserien titles.
Why did Victor Boniface’s AC Milan move fail?
The AC Milan loan collapsed in 2025 after he failed a medical because of recurring knee issues.