The Premier League is the highest division of English football, formed thirty-one years ago – on the 20th of February 1992. Twenty teams compete in this tournament, and at the end of each season, the worst three teams get relegated to the second English football division – the Championship. The Premier League has the best quality of football in the world and is available in 212 territories, with an estimated television audience of 4.7 billion.
So, there is no surprise that this league attracts a lot of attention and has a lot of bucks to spend. Even though the salaries are not as high as in Saudi Arabia, the difference is that most of these players are in their prime and compete at the highest level. The Saudi Pro League clubs managed to attract the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Aleksandr Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, etc.
Highest-Paid Premier League Players
This list will contain the names of the ten most-paid Premier League football players.
10. Kai Havertz
K. Havertz joined Arsenal on the 28th of June 2023. His debut season with the Gunners does not go as expected, but his experience in major tournaments, even though he is only 24, is very important to this London side. The German has already won the UEFA Champions League and was the author of Chelsea’s only goal in the final.
Player report
- Current value: £47 million
- Highest career value: £76 million
- Weekly wage: £280,000
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Team: Arsenal
- Country: Germany
- Age: 24
9. Bernardo Silva
B. Silva joined Manchester City on the 26th of May 2017. The player from Portugal is one of the most successful players in his position. B. Silva has won many titles and accolades throughout his career, and alongside his five Premier League titles, he finally added the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Player report
- Current value: £68 million
- Highest career value: £85 million
- Weekly wage: £300,000
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Team: Manchester City
- Country: Portugal
- Age: 29
8. Jack Grealish
J. Grealish joined Manchester City on the 6th of August 2021. J. Grealish’s transfer is historic as it was the biggest signing of a player with British roots. Manchester City spent as much as £100 million for the English superstar, who played for Aston Villa back then. However, two English footballers broke the record for the most expensive British players ever.
Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are the ones whose transfer sums were grander than £100 million. Arsenal bought D. Rice for £105 million, and for Jude’s services, Real had to pay £115 million. J. Grealish was and is a great player, but we must comprehend that Aston Villa was not the team to fulfil his football aspirations. Although what is happening with Unai Emery’s squad now is remarkable.
Player report
- Current value: £59 million
- Highest career value: £85 million
- Weekly wage: £300,000
- Position: Left Winger
- Team: Manchester City
- Country: England
- Age: 28
7. Marcus Rashford
M. Rashford became part of the Manchester United team when he was only seven. He made his first team debut in 2016 when he scored two goals against Midtjylland. At the beginning of his career, he was considered one of the most promising young footballers in the world, but he has not yet become a Ballon d’Or contender.
The most notable achievement of his career is the win in the UEFA Europa League. However, it is unlikely that the Red Devils can triumph in the Premier League or the UEFA Champions League soon.
Player report
- Current value: £59 million
- Highest career value: £72 million
- Weekly wage: £300,000
- Position: Left Winger
- Team: Manchester United
- Country: England
- Age: 26
6. Raheem Sterling
R. Sterling joined Chelsea on the 14th of July 2022. Sterling is an icon of the league and has four Premier League titles in his cabinet. The only thing R. Sterling needs is the Champions League trophy that his former team, Manchester City, won in 2023.
Player report
- Current value: £38 million
- Highest career value: £136 million
- Weekly wage: £325,000
- Position: Left Winger
- Team: Chelsea
- Country: England
- Age: 29
5. Raphaël Varane
R. Varane joined Manchester United on the 15th of August 2021. The former member of the Real Madrid team is one of the most well-known defenders in the world. R. Varane stands out in this list as the only player to win the FIFA World Cup. He won the title in 2018, and four years later, in 2022, he played in the finals but lost to the national team of Argentina.
Player report
- Current value: £21 million
- Highest career value: £68 million
- Weekly wage: £340,000
- Position: Central Defender
- Team: Manchester United
- Country: France
- Age: 30
4. Casemiro
Casemiro joined Manchester United on the 19th of August 2022. Although this period is not as successful as his past seasons with Real Madrid, he remains as strong of a player in his position as before. The Brazilian international has won five Champions League trophies, three UEFA Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups and three La Liga titles.
Player report
- Current value: £25 million
- Highest career value: £68 million
- Weekly wage: £350,000
- Position: Defensive Midfielder
- Team: Manchester United
- Country: Brazil
- Age: 31
3. Mohamed Salah
M. Salah joined Liverpool on the 22nd of June 2017. The two-time African Footballer of the Year is one of the most exceptional wingers in the world. Many fans consider him a club’s symbol already, and his arrival from Rome has made this club one of the strongest on the planet.
Although the last season was not the most successful, this one proves how impressive “The Egyptian King” can be. He is one of the leaders in both the goals and assists categories. He shares first place with fourteen goals and third with eight assists.
Player report
- Current value: £55 million
- Highest career value: £128 million
- Weekly wage: £350,000
- Position: Right Winger
- Team: Liverpool
- Country: Egypt
- Age: 31
2. Erling Haaland
E. Haaland joined Manchester City on the 13th of June 2022. One of the best goal machines in football history helped his team to win the long-awaited Champions League title. The 23-year-old striker from Norway is already considered one of the most extraordinary strikers of all time.
Player report
- Current value: £153 million
- Highest career value: £153 million
- Weekly wage: £375,000
- Position: Centre Forward
- Team: Manchester City
- Country: Norway
- Age: 23
1. Kevin De Bruyne
K. De Bruyne joined Manchester City on the 30th of August 2015. The Belgian international is on the top of this list and has proven time and time again why he deserves it. During his career, he won five Premier League titles, the Champions League trophy, the FIFA Club World Cup and many other personal awards. If some of the injuries did not occur, the results and achievements would be even more impressive.
Player report
- Current value: £51 million
- Highest career value: £128 million
- Weekly wage: £400,000
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Team: Manchester City
- Country: Belgium
- Age: 32
