{
  "id": 5603326,
  "title": "FULL LIST: World football’s 10 highest-paid goalkeepers for 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/full-list-world-footballs-10-highest-paid-goalkeepers-for-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:28:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-world-footballs-10-highest-paid-goalkeepers-for-2026/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The world of football is witnessing a surge in the earnings of goalkeepers, as these shot-stoppers are now earning substantial weekly salaries that would make many outfield players envious. According to Capology data, the top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in world football, as of January 1, are as follows:\n\n1. Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid leads the list, earning an impressive £342,127 per week. Oblak recently took over the top spot after another goalkeeper received a wage cut. At 33 years old, he remains a cornerstone of Atletico's defense, with two years left on his contract.\n\n2. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, on loan at Ajax from Barcelona, earns £271,665 per week. Despite being once established as one of the world's leading goalkeepers, Barcelona is covering most of his salary, while Ajax pays only around 10% of his wages.\n\n3. Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Manchester City goalkeeper, earns £265,000 per week, making him the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Premier League. Signed from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, he has significantly improved Manchester City's performance.\n\n4. Manuel Neuer, now 40, is the fourth-highest-paid goalkeeper, earning £247,849 per week at Bayern Munich. Despite a wage reduction on his latest contract, his revolutionary style continues to define the modern goalkeeper.\n\n5. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, earns £246,371 per week. Known for his spectacular performances, he is considered one of the world's best goalkeepers, particularly after his displays on the biggest stage.\n\n6. Edouard Mendy, the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Saudi Pro League, earns £197,097 per week with Al-Ahli. His success in Saudi Arabia has earned him a lucrative contract extension until 2028.\n\n7. Emiliano Martinez, Chelsea's goalkeeper, earns £175,000 per week. He has quickly become one of the most prominent shot-stoppers in world football since his move from Aston Villa.\n\n8. Yassine Bounou, better known as Bono, earns £167,532 per week at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. After a decade-long career in Spain, Bono has established himself as an important figure for his new club.\n\n9. Jordan Pickford, England's first-choice goalkeeper, earns £150,000 per week at Everton. After a contract extension in October 2025, he remains one of the most experienced and highly paid goalkeepers in English football.\n\n10. Alisson Becker, Liverpool's goalkeeper, completes the list with a weekly salary of £150,000. Known for his crucial role in Liverpool's domestic and European successes, his future is becoming a topic of interest as he enters the final year of his contract.",
  "summary": "Discover the top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in world football for 2026, featuring stars from Premier League, La Liga, and Saudi Pro League. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-world-footballs-10-highest-paid-goalkeepers-for-2026/",
  "key_points": [
    "Jan Oblak leads highest-paid goalkeepers with £342,127 weekly salary at Atletico Madrid.",
    "Marc-Andre ter Stegen earns £271,665 per week on loan from Barcelona to Ajax.",
    "Gianluigi Donnarumma tops Premier League with £265,000 weekly earnings at Manchester City."
  ],
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/2027-adc-publishes-names-of-governorship-candidates-full-list",
        "published": "2026-09-04T15:54:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FULL LIST: World football’s 10 highest-paid goalkeepers for 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/full-list-world-footballs-10-highest-paid-goalkeepers-for-2026-5604095",
        "published": "2026-09-04T17:32:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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