The list of Europe’s nine top-earning footballers has been disclosed, featuring prominent players from Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
Even though many European players are migrating to Saudi Arabia for lucrative deals, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Europe still boasts substantial player salaries.
With football icons like Messi, Neymar, and Ronaldo now playing outside of Europe, a new wave of top earners has emerged on the continent.
9- Raphael Varane- €1.72 million per month
Raphael Varane barely makes it into the top nine, with a remarkable monthly income exceeding €1.72 million, surpassing peers such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and team captain Bruno Fernandes.
8- Mo Salah- €1.77 million per month
Eighth place is occupied by Liverpool’s Egyptian star Mo Salah, who rightfully earns his spot, with the only surprise being his ranking. There’s speculation that Salah might boost his earnings soon, with persistent rumors linking him to a move to the Saudi Pro League, where his ex-teammate Sadio Mane currently plays.
7- Casemiro- €1.77 million per month
Casemiro, another Manchester United star, earns a monthly wage identical to Salah’s. His contract with the club is set until 2026.
6- Robert Lewandowski- €1.87 million per month
At 35, Robert Lewandowski continues to be one of the elite strikers globally, delivering an impressive performance for Barcelona this season with 13 goals and 8 assists in La Liga. His rewarding contract with the club extends to the 2025/26 season’s end.
5- David Alaba- €1.88 million per month
David Alaba’s inclusion might come as a surprise to many, but the versatile Real Madrid defender’s hefty salary is attributed to his free transfer, which led to increased wages for the 31-year-old.
4- Erling Haaland- €1.9 million per month
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Erling Haaland is just shy of the top three, with his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to a nearly €2 million monthly salary.
3- Kevin De Bruyne- €2.02 million per month
Kevin De Bruyne, the Premier League’s top earner, is considered one of the most impactful players of the past decade. With five Premier League titles since De Bruyne joined, his high earnings are well justified.
2- Harry Kane- €2.1 million per month
Harry Kane has climbed the ranks since transferring to Bayern Munich, with the Bundesliga champions digging deep to lure the England captain from the Premier League last summer.
1- Kylian Mbappe- €6 million per month
Kylian Mbappe stands unrivaled at the top, earning as much monthly as the next four highest earners combined. Mbappe holds one of the most generous contracts in sports with PSG, yet he’s rumored to be considering a pay cut to join Real Madrid in the summer.