Premier League Salaries Reflect Growing Influence of African Footballers

The Premier League remains one of the most prestigious football leagues globally, known for its high level of competition and substantial financial rewards. African players continue to be among the league’s most valuable assets, earning significant weekly wages that reflect their performance, influence, and consistency on the pitch.

Highest-Paid African Footballers in Premier League 2025

1. Mohamed Salah – €424,621 per week

Club: Liverpool

Salah maintains his status as the highest-paid African footballer in the Premier League. His ongoing contributions to Liverpool, including consistent goal scoring and leadership, have made him indispensable, justifying his position as one of the league’s top earners.

2. Thomas Partey – €242,641 per week

Club: Arsenal

A central figure in Arsenal’s midfield, Partey’s tactical intelligence and versatility make him crucial to the club’s ambitions. His salary reflects his key role and value.

3. Noussair Mazraoui – €163,782 per week

Club: Manchester United

Since joining Manchester United, Mazraoui has established himself as a reliable and adaptable defender. His performances have earned him a place among the highest-paid African players in the league.

4. Abdoulaye Doucouré – €157,716 per week

Club: Everton

Doucouré’s physical presence and attacking ability from midfield are vital to Everton’s strategy. His salary highlights his importance within the squad.

5. André Onana – €145,584 per week

Club: Manchester United

Onana’s consistency and leadership as a goalkeeper contribute significantly to Manchester United’s defensive structure. His earnings reflect his reputation as a top-tier shot-stopper.

6. Idrissa Gueye – €145,584 per week

Club: Everton

Gueye continues to demonstrate reliability and work ethic in midfield. Despite being 35, his performance remains strong, and his wages underscore his enduring value.

7. Nicolas Jackson – €121,320 per week

Club: Chelsea
As one of Chelsea’s young stars, Jackson’s rapid development and attacking contributions place him among the top-earning under-25 African players in the league.

8. Mohammed Kudus – €109,188 per week

Club: West Ham United

Kudus brings creativity and technical skill to West Ham’s midfield. His inclusion on this list illustrates the recognition of his impact in England’s top flight.

9. Alex Iwobi – €97,056 per week

Club: Fulham
Iwobi’s consistency and versatility continue to make him a valuable player for Fulham. He currently holds the distinction of being the highest-paid Nigerian footballer in the Premier League.

10. Patson Daka – €90,990 per week

Club: Leicester City

Daka’s goal-scoring ability remains essential to Leicester’s attacking lineup. His salary reflects his effectiveness and role in the team.

Full List of Top-Earning African Footballers in Premier League 2025

Name	Age	Country	Club	Weekly Wage (€)
Mohamed Salah	32	Egypt	Liverpool	424,621
Thomas Partey	31	Ghana	Arsenal	242,641
Noussair Mazraoui	27	Morocco	Manchester United	163,782
Abdoulaye Doucouré	31	Mali	Everton	157,716
André Onana	28	Cameroon	Manchester United	145,584
Idrissa Gueye	35	Senegal	Everton	145,584
Nicolas Jackson	23	Senegal	Chelsea	121,320
Mohammed Kudus	24	Ghana	West Ham United	109,188
Alex Iwobi	28	Nigeria	Fulham	97,056
Patson Daka	26	Zambia	Leicester	90,990
Wilfred Ndidi	28	Nigeria	Leicester	90,990
Ibrahim Sangaré	27	Ivory Coast	Nottingham Forest	90,990
Joe Aribo	28	Nigeria	Southampton	84,928
Pape Sarr	22	Senegal	Tottenham Hotspur	84,928
Cheick Doucouré	24	Mali	Crystal Palace	84,924
Ismaïla Sarr	26	Senegal	Crystal Palace	84,924
Maxwel Cornet	28	Ivory Coast	Southampton	78,858
Jeffrey Schlupp	32	Ghana	Crystal Palace	72,792
Yves Bissouma	28	Mali	Tottenham Hotspur	66,726
Boubacar Traoré	23	Mali	Wolverhampton Wanderers	66,726
Antoine Semenyo	24	Ghana	AFC Bournemouth	60,660
Taiwo Awoniyi	27	Nigeria	Nottingham Forest	60,660
Bryan Mbeumo	25	Cameroon	Brentford	54,594
Iliman Ndiaye	24	Senegal	Everton	54,594
Calvin Bassey	24	Nigeria	Fulham	54,594
Mario Lemina	31	Gabon	Wolverhampton Wanderers	54,594
Yankuba Minteh	20	Gambia	Brighton	48,528
Willy Boly	33	Ivory Coast	Nottingham Forest	48,528
Ola Aina	28	Nigeria	Nottingham Forest	48,528
Emmanuel Dennis	27	Nigeria	Nottingham Forest	48,528
Axel Tuanzebe	27	DR Congo	Ipswich	48,528
Dango Ouattara	22	Burkina Faso	AFC Bournemouth	42,462
Tariq Lamptey	24	Ghana	Brighton	42,462
Bilal El Khannouss	20	Morocco	Leicester	42,462
Chadi Riad	21	Morocco	Crystal Palace	36,396
Amad Diallo	22	Ivory Coast	Manchester United	34,996
Jordan Ayew	33	Ghana	Leicester	34,996
Samy Morsy	33	Egypt	Ipswich	34,996
Paul Onuachu	30	Nigeria	Southampton	34,996
Yoane Wissa	28	DR Congo	Brentford	30,330

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