Highest Paid British Footballers in 2025

Highest Paid British Footballers in 2025

British footballers command huge salaries around the globe. In 2025, they earned eye‑watering wages, especially at European giants and in the Middle East. Here’s a detailed ranking and analysis of the top earners.

1. Ivan Toney – £406,730 per week (Al‑Ahli, Saudi Pro League)

Toney sits atop the list as the highest‑paid British player in world football. He moved from Brentford to Al‑Ahli in late 2024, signing a tax‑free deal that pays him £406,730 per week.
His shift reflects a broader trend: Saudi clubs offer massive financial rewards to lure elite British talent away from Europe. Toney’s case shows money can now rival sporting prestige in transfer decisions.

2. Harry Kane – £398,599 per week (Bayern Munich)

Kane earns just under £400k per week at Bayern Munich. Since arriving in 2023, he scored 44 goals in 45 appearances during the 2023/24 season. He commands that wage after negotiating a lucrative contract that reflects his elite scoring record and leadership qualities.

3. Jude Bellingham – £332,112 per week (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid signed Bellingham for a reported £88.5 million in summer 2023. They reward his midfield dominance and star power with weekly earnings of £332,112.

4. Raheem Sterling – £325,000 per week (Arsenal on loan from Chelsea)

Chelsea pays Sterling £325,000 per week despite loaning him to Arsenal. Arsenal covers part of that wage, but Chelsea continues to subsidize over £150,000 per week to keep his contract in force while he plays for a rival.

5. Jack Grealish – £300,000 per week (Manchester City)

Manchester City paid £100 million for Grealish in 2021. They continue investing in him with a weekly wage of £300,000. Despite the inconsistent display, Guardiola values his creativity, flair, and tactical versatility.

6. Marcus Rashford – £300,000 per week (Manchester United; on loan at Aston Villa / possibly Barcelona)

Rashford earns £300,000 per week at Manchester United. He spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Aston Villa. Recent reports suggest he might join Barcelona on loan, accepting a pay cut of €10 million per year (≈ £192k/week gross) as part of that move.

7. Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne

They rank above most of these names in Premier League wage lists, earning around £350,000–£432,000 per week. However, both represent Egypt and Belgium, not Britain. They feature in general wage rankings, not British‑specific lists.

8. Other Notable Top‑Earning British Players

Several British internationals rank outside the top five but still command huge weekly wages:

• Mason Mount (Manchester United) earns £250,000 weekly after leaving Chelsea in 2023 for £60 million.
• John Stones (Manchester City) earns £250,000/week as Guardiola’s versatile defender/midfielder hybrid.
• Reece James (Chelsea) earns £250,000/week and captains the team despite injury disruptions.
• Jadon Sancho (Manchester United – on loan at Chelsea) earns £250,000/week, although Chelsea only covers part of that wage this

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