The world’s 20 highest-paid footballers: Who earns the most in 2026/27?
The new football season is upon us and fans will get an opportunity to see the game's biggest stars back on the field, one month after the Fifa World Cup came to an end in North America. Since then, club football and transfers have been very much back on the agenda. Egypt great Mohamed Salah finalised his next destination - in Turkey's Super Lig with Trabzonspor - while Real Madrid and Brazil…
The 2026/27 football season is commencing, with the world's highest-paid players returning to action after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup in North America. Top performers such as Mohamed Salah, Vinicius Jr, and Cristiano Ronaldo are all set to earn substantial wages during this term.
Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who has signed with Trabzonspor's Super Lig, will be earning $470,000 per week. Brazilian star Vinicius Jr, currently playing for Real Madrid, also commands a weekly wage of $690,000. Cristiano Ronaldo, who is aiming to defend his Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, earns a staggering $4.5 million per week.
Other high earners include Kylian Mbappe, who is making $690,000 per week for Real Madrid, and Erling Haaland, who commands $700,000 per week with Manchester City. Sadio Mane, playing for Al Nassr, and Karim Benzema, with Al Hilal, both earn $880,000 and $2.7 million per week respectively.
Teams such as Bayern Munich, Al Hilal, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Miami are also featuring significantly in this list, highlighting the high earning potential for elite footballers in the world's top leagues.
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