Europe’s Highest paid footballers 2024

You know that moment when you think you know who Europe’s highest paid footballer is? Well, this is not that moment as there is a twist to what you think you know…

While the football world is familiar with the astronomical salaries of its top players, the latest rankings of Europe’s highest-paid footballers hold a surprising twist. Contrary to popular belief, the top earner is not Kylian Mbappe, but Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.

De Jong, who rakes in a staggering £31.5 million annually, has eclipsed his fellow elite players to become the highest-paid footballer in Europe. The Dutch midfielder’s substantial salary surpasses that of his teammate, Robert Lewandowski, who earns just over £28 million per year.

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Mbappe, once the undisputed leader with a £60 million annual salary at Paris Saint-Germain, has seen his earnings significantly reduced to £26.3 million after his recent move to Real Madrid. This shift places him third on the list, a surprising fall for the 25-year-old superstar.

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane follows in fourth with a £21 million yearly paycheck, while Manchester City’s dynamic duo, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, secure the fifth and sixth spots with £20.8 million and £19.5 million respectively. Haaland’s unique contract sees him earning more from bonuses (£24.7 million) than his base salary.

Real Madrid defender David Alaba and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic both feature prominently, earning £18.9 million and £18.7 million respectively. The top 10 is rounded out by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester United’s Casemiro, each earning £18.2 million per season.

Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer leads the goalkeepers with a £17.6 million salary, while Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior both reportedly earn £17.5 million annually.

Here’s the full breakdown of Europe’s top 20 highest-paid footballers:

1. Frenkie de Jong – £31.5 million
2. Robert Lewandowski – £28 million
3. Kylian Mbappe – £26.3 million
4. Harry Kane – £21 million
5. Kevin De Bruyne – £20.8 million
6. Erling Haaland – £19.5 million
7. David Alaba – £18.9 million
8. Dusan Vlahovic – £18.7 million
9. Mohamed Salah – £18.2 million
10. Casemiro – £18.2 million
11. Manuel Neuer – £17.6 million
12. Jude Bellingham – £17.5 million
13. Vinicius Junior – £17.5 million
14. Jan Oblak – £17.5 million
15. Thomas Muller – £17.2 million
16. Romelu Lukaku – £16.9 million
17. Raheem Sterling – £16.9 million
18. Leroy Sane – £16.8 million
19. Ousmane Dembele – £16.8 million
20. Joshua Kimmich – £16.4 million