Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has had a fascinating career filled with highs and lows. However, these challenges have not diminished his immense talent and impact on the pitch.
Last season, he played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga triumph, scoring crucial goals and providing vital assists as the club went unbeaten throughout the campaign.
In his debut season, the Nigeria forward delivered impressively, scoring 21 goals in all competitions and registering 10 assists.
Boniface's remarkable form earned him a place in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, alongside multiple Rookie of the Month and Player of the Month awards.
However, this season has been more challenging. Injuries, inconsistent form, and disciplinary issues have affected his performances, but he remains a key player in Xabi Alonso’s system.
This article has a closer look at Victor Boniface’s stats, career progression, and achievements so far.
Victor Boniface profile
- Age: 24
- Current Club: Bayer Leverkusen
- Shirt Number: 22
- Position: Striker/Second Striker
- Preferred Foot: Right
- Height: 190 cm (6 ft 2 in)
- Weight: 79 kg
- Estimated market value: €45m
How many goals has Victor Boniface scored this season?
While Boniface has not replicated last season’s prolific goal-scoring form, he has still found the net on multiple occasions.
Injury has seriously disrupted his momentum, eventually seeing him lose his starting spot to Patrik Schick.
Regardless, so far this season, Boniface has scored 10 goals in 22 games across all competitions.
Victor Boniface stats: All goals this season
Despite an injury-plagued season, Boniface has maintained a respectable goal return.
Here’s a breakdown of how he has scored his goals for Bayer Leverkusen as he is yet to register a goal for the Super Eagles
- Right-footed shots: 3
- Left–footed shots: 4
- Headers: 3
- Penalties: 0
| No of Goals | Opponent | Competition | Date |
| 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Super Cup | 17th August 2024 |
| 2 | TSG Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 14th September 2024 |
| 1 | Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 22 September 2024 |
| 1 | AC Milan | Champions League | 1st October 2024 |
| 1 | Holstein Kiel | Bundesliga | 5th October 2024 |
| 1 | Ein. Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 19th October 2024 |
| 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 26th October 2024 |
| 1 | TSG Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 2nd February 2025 |
| 1 | FC Koln | DFB Pokal | 3rd March 2025 |
Victor Boniface stats: All assists this season
Unlike last season where he bagged 10 assists in all competitions, this season has been a slow one for the Nigerian forward, bagging only two assists so far in the 2024/25 season for both club and country.
| No of assists | Opponent | Competition | Date |
| 1 | TSG Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 14th September 2024 |
| 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | 16th March 2025 |
How many goals has Victor Boniface scored for Nigeria?
Victor Boniface is yet to score his first goal for Nigeria since his debut in September 2023 against São Tomé and Príncipe in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.
Since then, he has amassed another ten caps as he looks forward to breaking his goal duck for the Super Eagles.
Victor Boniface stats: All transfers
The 24-year-old has had a remarkable career in a short span of time. He left Nigeria after a brief stint with the U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, and moved to Norway.
Here is a breakdown of all his transfers since then, including the years and the transfer fees paid.
| Season | Club | Transfer fee |
| 23/24 | Bayer Leverkusen (Jul 22, 203 | €21.70m |
| 22/23 | Union SG (Aug 2, 2022) | €6.10m |
| 18/19 | Bodo Glimt | Undisclosed |
| 17/18 | Real Sapphire | End of loan |
| 17/18 | Lefke TSK | Loan transfer |
Total transfer fees paid : €27.80m
How many titles has Victor Boniface won in his career?
Victor Boniface has won a few titles in his career so far with the majority of it got in Germany when he moved to the Bundesliga.
Here is a lowdown of what he has won
2020 and 2021: Norwegian League champion
202/23: UEFA Champions League qualifiers top scorer (5 goals)
2022/23: UEFA Europa League top scorer (6 goals)
2023/24: Bundesliga champion
2023/24: Germany Cup winner
2024/25: German Super Cup champion
Frequently asked questions about Victor Boniface stats
How many goals has Victor Boniface scored for Nigeria? As of March 2025, Boniface is yet to score for Nigeria at full international. He came closest during a friendly in Portugal against Saudi Arabia, but the goal was credited as an own goal.
Which state is Victor Boniface from? Born and bred in Akure, Ondo state, and has a unique story. His father, whom he allegedly has no relationship with, is from Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, while his mother is from Edo State in the Southern part of Nigeria.
The footballer was however raised by his grandmother whom he adores a lot is constantly speaks highly about.
What are Victor Boniface's strengths? The Nigerian is a powerfully built forward. He is also good with both feet, has great technical abilty and is difficult to beat in the air.
How much did Bayer Leverkusen pay for Victor Boniface? The German side signed the Nigerian for €21.70m from Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the 2023/24 season.
Who is Victor Boniface's agent? Victor Boniface is represented by the renowned Norwegian-Nigerian agent Atta Aneke and the PMG group, who also represent the likes of Igoh Ogbu, Odion Ighalo, Akor Adams and others
