World's top 10 highest paid football players: Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi as Erling Haaland secures place in top 3

Erling Braut Haaland is a professional Norwegian footballer, who plays as a striker for Manchester City football club and the Norway national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he got a bumper salary package recently.

As Haaland has become the highest paid player in the Premier League, let us take a look at the list of the top 10 most paid footballers in the world.

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe (PSG) earns £1,600,000 per week. Last season Mbappe opted to increase his stay at PSG. His contract is the largest in the history of football.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi (PSG) earns £960,000 per week. The Argentinian player is undoubtedly the greatest player of all time.

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) earns £865,000 per week. While Haaland's basic package is similar to other highest-earners in Manchester City, the bonuses included in his contract make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Neymar

Neymar (PSG) earns £606,000 per week. Neymar is one of that trio, which plays for PSG and is the most expensive player of all time.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) earns £515,000 per week. Renowned Portuguese player returned to Manchester United last summer.

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) earns £400,000 per week. Bruyne was initially the highest-paid player at Manchester City before Haaland's arrival.

Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) earns £380,000 per week. The Belgian player's shift to Real Madrid may not have been welcoming, but Hazard still receives a bumper pay package.

David De Gea

David De Gea (Manchester United) earns £375,000 per week. David is the highest-paid goalkeeper so far.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) earns £350,000 per week. Salah is the highest-paid at Anfield.

Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich) earns £350,000 per week. He moved to the club in the summer and is the highest-paid there.

FAQs

Who is the highest paid football player?
Kylian Mbappe is the highest paid football player, earning £1,600,000 per week.

What makes Erling Haaland the highest paid in the Premier League?
Erling's enormous bonuses earn him £865,000 per week.

Who earns more, Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi ranks third while Ronaldo stands fifth in the highest paid charts.