African football talent continues to command significant financial compensation across premier global leagues. From elite European clubs to the lucrative Saudi Pro League, stars like Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez illustrate the immense market value placed on players from the continent.
Inaki Williams, representing Ghana at Athletic Bilbao, earns £180,707 weekly. His long-term commitment to the Spanish side has cemented his status as a club icon. Edouard Mendy, the Senegalese goalkeeper currently with Al-Ahli, receives £200,044 per week, reflecting his journey from adversity to continental success. Achraf Hakimi of Morocco maintains his status as a top-tier defender at Paris Saint-Germain with a £227,383 weekly salary. Franck Kessie, the Ivorian powerhouse now at Al-Ahli, collects £233,385 weekly due to his physical presence in midfield.
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush has surged to prominence since joining Manchester City, where he earns £295,000 per week. Meanwhile, prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen earns £312,569 at Galatasaray. Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah remains at the pinnacle of the sport with a £400,000 weekly deal, marking him as the highest-paid player in the club’s history.
The Saudi Pro League dominates the top three spots. Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly commands £578,461 per week at Al-Hilal, while his compatriot Sadio Mane earns £666,814 at Al-Nassr. Finally, Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez tops the list, securing an impressive £870,192 per week with Al-Ahli.
