- Timothy Ouma has concluded his transfer from Elfsborg to Slavia Prague with a deal reportedly valued in the hundreds of millions.
- The 20-year-old midfielder is the newest Harambee Stars player to join a top-tier European league.
- Joseph Okumu is the most valuable player from Kenya, however, the country's national team captain Michael Olunga is not far behind.
Timothy Ouma is the latest player from the Harambee Stars to join a top-tier European football club.
Kenyan midfielder joins Slavia Prague in a transfer worth 4.65 million dollars from Swedish side Elfsborg.
The 20-year-old has an opportunity to make his name by being part of the top team in Czechia and potentially join a top five league in the world.
A number of Kenyan international players compete in top-level football leagues in Europe and Asia, spearheaded by team captains Michael Olunga and Joseph Okumu.
The continent of Europe presents a chance for players to advance in their careers and earn increased salaries. Here are the top 10 most valuable Harambee Stars players, according to Transfermarkt ratings.
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10. Eric Omondi
Omondi currently plays for Romanian Liga I club UTA Arad after joining them in October 2023 on a two-year contract from Thai club Muangthong.
Omondi has earned 36 caps for Kenya and played in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following his debut in 2015. His current net worth is approximately $660,000.
9. Johnstone Omurwa
Omurwa is a player for the Saudi Arabian club, Abha, who plays in the second division after joining the team in September last year. He is valued at Ksh79.4 million. As a member of the Harambee Stars, Omurwa has made 21 appearances, including three games in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
8. Collins Sichenje
The Kenyan defender is now with Serbian side FK Vojvodina, having transferred from AIK last year. He commands a value of approximately $870,000 and is only 21, so his value might increase in the future. He has appeared in three matches for the Harambee Stars.
7. Victor Wanyama
A former captain of the Harambee Stars team retired, came back to the national team, but currently has no club affiliation after terminating his contract with MLS's CF Montreal. He had excellent performances during his time in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
He led the national team at the 2019 AFCON and has earned 64 caps. He is valued at approximately $1.1 million according to Transfermarkt. In 2016, Tottenham acquired him for $18 million from the Saints.
6. Erick Otieno
The 28-year-old forward plays football in Poland with Rakow, a club he joined in January 2024 from the Swedish team AIK. Otieno has played 38 times for Harambee Stars, including three games at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He is valued at 1.125 million Kenyan shillings.
5. Daniel Anyembe
The player plays for Viborg FF in Denmark, joining the team in 2021. So far, he has participated in all 16 league games this season. The 26-year-old previously played in four matches for his national team, Harambee Stars, in the 2025 AFCON qualification rounds. His national team stats show 11 games played, with an estimated value of 1.7 million USD.
4. Zak Vyner
Vyner was born in the UK and currently plays for Bristol City, a team in England's second-tier league. So far, he has not yet played for Harambee Stars, but his market value is approximately 3.7 million US dollars. This season, he has appeared in all 30 Championship matches for Bristol.
3. Timothy Ouma
Timothy Ouma has signed for Slavia Prague, the 21-time champion of the Czech Republic. The 20-year-old was valued at approximately $376 million. He previously played for Harambee Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“Great to be in Slavia Prague, I'm looking forward to hitting the pitch and making a positive impact. Eager to connect with my teammates and seeing the entire season's progression for our team,” Ouma said after joining Slavia Prague through our sources.
2. Michael Olunga
Michael Olunga is arguably Kenya's top footballer and is on track to become Kenya's all-time leading goalscorer. He currently plays for Al Duhail in Qatar, a team he joined in 2021 for six million euros, having transferred from Kashiwa Reysol. Olunga has played 48 matches for the Kenyan national team and his market value has reached eight million euros.
1. Joseph Okumu
One of the few Kenyans currently competing in top European leagues is Okumu. As a 27-year-old, he has been playing for Stade Reims since 2023 after joining the team from KAA Gent for a price of 10 million euros (approximately 1.3 billion Kenyan shillings) and is now valued at nine million euros.
Olunga's message to Ziyech
It was earlier stated that Olunga sent a message to new teammate Hakim Ziyech of Al Duhail.
The Moroccan has joined the team following a sudden departure from Turkish club Galatasaray.