It is really hard to understand how much money top footballers make these days. For most of us, their earnings seem like something from a dream. It makes you think that maybe doing more sit-ups and running in PE class would have been a smart idea.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
These players are making money that most people can only imagine, showing just how big football has become.
Here are the highest-paid footballers:
10. Kylian Mbappe: £300,000 per Week
You might have thought Mbappe would be higher on this list, but the French star earns £300,000 per week at Real Madrid. It makes you wonder how much the top earners are making. It’s mind-blowing!
9. Harry Kane: £400,000 per Week
The only English player on this list, Kane signed with Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 for over €100 million. With a £20.8 million annual salary, it’s a huge amount. Kane scored 44 goals in 45 games in his first season in Germany, so maybe the big paycheck is worth it.
8. Kalidou Koulibaly: £500,000 per Week
Koulibaly is a surprise entry. After eight years at Napoli and a not-so-great season at Chelsea, he moved to Al-Hilal. The Saudi club paid £20 million for him and now he makes £500,000 a week. That’s a lot for a defender!
7. N’Golo Kante: £500,000 per Week
Kante, another player who left Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, now plays for Al-Ittihad. The 33-year-old earns £500,000 a week. His strong performance in Euro 2024 shows he’s still a top player.
6. Riyad Mahrez: £580,000 per Week
Mahrez moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after a successful time with Leicester City and Manchester City. He now earns £580,000 per week at Al-Ittihad. He even launched an app named after him, which is pretty unusual.
5. Sadio Mane: £650,000 per Week
Mane had some trouble at Bayern Munich but quickly moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. His salary is £650,000 per week. Despite his issues, he secured a huge deal.
4. Lionel Messi: £750,000 per Week
Messi, one of the greatest footballers ever, is only the fourth-highest paid. He earns £750,000 a week in Miami. Even though he’s playing for a lot of money, his dedication to football is clear.
3. Karim Benzema: £1.6 Million per Week
Benzema joined Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid on a free transfer. He now earns £1.6 million per week, adding up to £83.2 million a year.
2. Neymar: £1.7 Million per Week
Neymar makes £1.7 million a week at Al-Hilal. He is making six times more than he did at PSG.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo: £3.4 Million per Week
Ronaldo tops the list with an incredible £3.4 million per week at Al-Nassr, totaling £176.8 million a year. It’s a huge amount that makes all other football wages look small.