Top Arab player salaries 2026/27: Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush lead the way

This season, football fans are being treated to high salaries of top Arab players. The 2026/27 season kicks off just over a month after the thrilling FIFA World Cup in North America, which featured intense drama both on and off the pitch. Several players have shifted clubs ahead of the new season, with Egypt's Mohamed Salah joining Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine years at Liverpool, despite speculation of a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Eight Arab teams took part in the recent FIFA World Cup, highlighting the exceptional talent from the region. Across the top leagues in the 2026/27 season, Arab players will be showcasing their skills. Here is a list of the highest-paid Arab footballers worldwide according to data from salaryleaks.com and media reports.

1. Mohamed Salah from Trabzonspor leads the pack with a weekly salary of $470,000.

2. Omar Marmoush from Manchester City follows closely with $400,000 per week.

3. Youssef En-Nesyri at Al Ittihad earns $330,000 weekly.

4. Achraf Hakimi at Paris Saint-Germain has a salary of $300,000 each week.

5. Yassine Bounou at Al Hilal makes $220,000 per week.

6. Noussair Mazraoui at Manchester United earns $180,000 weekly.

7. Brahim Diaz at Real Madrid has a salary of $160,000 each week.

8. Rayan Ait-Nouri also at Manchester City receives $160,000 per week.

9. Houssem Aouar at Al Ittihad makes $130,000 weekly.

10. Ismael Saibari at Bayern Munich earns $115,000 per week.