Top 10 Highest-Paid Players in the Premier League

The Premier League is widely regarded as the best football league in the world, where great players deliver thrills, skills, and moments that make fans leap from their seats. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-paid players in the league:

10. Marcus Rashford – £300,000 a Week: In the summer of 2023, Rashford signed a lucrative five-year deal following an exceptional season where he netted 30 goals. Earning £300,000 a week seemed justified, especially with PSG eager to sign him—but United held on to their star forward. Despite his success, some United fans have expressed concerns about his work ethic.

9. Bernardo Silva – £300,000 a Week: Bernardo Silva is arguably the unsung hero of Manchester City’s squad, and his club recognizes his value. The Portuguese midfielder, earning £15.6 million a year, is Pep Guardiola’s joint-third highest earner, with three years remaining on his current contract. At 30, Silva is unlikely to see a pay rise, but his contributions remain invaluable.

8. Jack Grealish – £300,000 a Week: In 2021, Grealish became the most expensive British footballer, with a £100 million transfer fee surpassing Paul Pogba’s £93 million move to Manchester United. Despite becoming a significant brand ambassador for Manchester City, Grealish has struggled to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting eleven this season.

7. Bruno Fernandes – £300,000 a Week: Fernandes is a player who divides opinion. While some criticize his work rate and tendency to fade when things aren’t going well, there’s no denying his importance to Manchester United. As the team’s primary creator, Fernandes commands a substantial salary for his contributions on the pitch.

6. Raheem Sterling – £325,000 a Week: Sterling’s absence from Chelsea’s opening Premier League match against Manchester City raised eyebrows. With a significant transfer fee and wages, some Chelsea fans have questioned whether he’s worth £325,000 a week. Nevertheless, his past contributions to Man City, Liverpool, and England make him a high-profile name in football.

5. Romelu Lukaku – £325,000 a Week: Lukaku is finally close to exiting Chelsea, but until his move to Napoli is finalized, the club is still paying the Belgian striker an astonishing £325,000 a week. Despite a standout season in 2021–2022 with 15 goals, Lukaku has since struggled, spending time on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, battling fitness issues along the way.

4. Mo Salah – £350,000 a Week: If Mo Salah earns £350,000 a week now, one can only imagine what Saudi clubs might offer him. Liverpool handed Salah a massive new contract in 2022, making him one of the highest-paid players in the country. However, with just one year left on that deal, the question looms: will the Reds renew at a higher rate or ask him to take a pay cut as he nears the twilight of his career?

3. Casemiro – £350,000 a Week: After much speculation about his future, Casemiro looks set to remain at Old Trafford. While there were doubts about his motivation following Manchester United’s dip in form last season, the Brazilian has returned to his best, especially in the preseason and the season opener against Fulham. Casemiro is currently the highest-paid player at United.

2. Erling Haaland – £375,000 a Week: At Manchester City, goals come at a price, and their star striker, Erling Haaland, is the second-highest-paid player in the Premier League, though not the top earner at his own club. Despite Roy Keane’s critiques of Haaland’s straightforward playstyle, his goal-scoring prowess makes him worth every penny of his £375,000 weekly wage.

1. Kevin De Bruyne – £400,000 a Week: Though Haaland might score the most goals, many would argue that Kevin De Bruyne is Manchester City’s best player. Without De Bruyne’s playmaking, Haaland’s goal tally would likely be much lower. De Bruyne, the highest-paid player in the Premier League, signed a contract extension in 2021 that pays him a staggering £400,000 a week. However, with his contract set to expire next summer and at 33 years old, it’s uncertain if City will offer him another lucrative deal.