The African football scene continues to produce stars who not only excel on the pitch but also command impressive salaries from Saudi Arabia to the English Premier League.
Here’s a list of the top 20 highest-paid African footballers based on their weekly earnings:
20. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – £112,769
The Cameroonian forward recently moved to Major League Soccer, playing for New York Red Bulls, after a solid career in Europe.
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19. Ismaël Bennacer – £113,446
Algerian midfielder Bennacer remains a key player for AC Milan, securing a significant wage for his contributions to the team.
18. Brahim Diaz – £117,000
Moroccan-Spanish attacking midfielder Diaz rejoined Real Madrid, securing a substantial weekly salary.
17. Amad Diallo – £120,000
The Ivorian winger, currently with Manchester United, earns a notable weekly wage reflecting his potential and performances.
16. André Onana – £120,000
Manchester United’s Cameroonian goalkeeper is one of Africa’s highest-paid shot-stoppers in Europe.
15. Idrissa Gueye – £120,000
Senegalese midfielder Gueye continues to be a key figure at Everton, earning a consistent wage for his work in the midfield.
14. Abdoulaye Doucouré – £130,00000
The Malian midfielder is a crucial part of Everton’s Premier League squad, earning a significant weekly wage.
13. Noussair Mazraoui – £135,000
The Moroccan right-back joined Manchester United in August 2024, reuniting with former manager Erik ten Hag and securing a notable salary.
12. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £160,000
Gabonese forward Aubameyang remains among the highest-paid African players, playing for Olympique de Marseille.
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11. Victor Osimhen – £161,000
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and continues to showcase his goal-scoring ability to justify his wages.
10. Yassine Bounou – £161,000
Moroccan goalkeeper Bounou moved to Al Hilal after a successful stint at Sevilla, joining the ranks of the highest-paid African goalkeepers.
9. Edouard Mendy – £177,000
Senegalese goalkeeper Mendy made a high-profile move from Chelsea to Al Ahli, significantly boosting his earnings in Saudi Arabia.
8. Inaki Williams – £184,000
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams remains a consistent performer at Athletic Bilbao, earning one of the highest salaries for African players in La Liga.
7. Thomas Partey – £200,000
Ghana’s Thomas Partey continues to be one of Arsenal’s highest-paid players, despite facing injury challenges in recent seasons.
6. Franck Kessié – £225,000
The Ivorian midfielder secured a high-paying move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia after leaving Barcelona, increasing his salary significantly.
5. Achraf Hakimi – £234,000
The Moroccan full-back, a standout performer at Paris Saint-Germain, earns a handsome weekly salary in the French capital.
4. Mohamed Salah – £350,000
Egyptian attacker Mohammed Salah is Liverpool’s highest-paid player, after signing a lucrative new deal to stay to stay at the club for two more years.
3. Kalidou Koulibaly – £559,000
Senegalese defender Koulibaly made a lucrative move to Al Hilal after leaving Chelsea, joining the ranks of Africa’s top earners.
2. Sadio Mané – £644,000
Mane signed a massive deal with Al Nassr after leaving Bayern Munich, making him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.
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1. Riyad Mahrez – £840,000
Algerian winger Mahrez tops the list after securing a hefty wage at Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League following his departure from Manchester City.
