According to available data, Sadio Mane is the highest-paid African player in the world. Furthermore, Mohamed Salah has significantly advanced in the earnings ranking after his transfer to Turkey before the start of the season.
Mane became one of the players who moved from Europe to Saudi Arabia for higher salaries in recent seasons. As a result, he has become one of the highest-paid footballers on the planet, earning about 14.6 million riyals per week.
The Saudi Pro League continues to be a financially lucrative league globally. For instance, Kalidou Koulibaly, who transferred from Chelsea, reportedly earns 12.7 million riyals weekly at his club Al-Hilal.
Mohamed Salah has achieved significant financial growth at his new club Trabzonspor since arriving from Liverpool before the start of the season, rumored to earn 7.9 million riyals per week. This amount is not only generous but also allows him to continue playing in a high-rated league, which helps maintain his fame.
The financial advantages of the Turkish league have also allowed Victor Osimhen to earn large sums at Galatasaray for many years, making it a difficult task to meet the club's requirements for him. The Nigerian international player is reported to earn 6.8 million riyals per week.
Before his transfer from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur, Omar Marmoush received a substantial salary of 6.4 million riyals per week. Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi has secured his place among the world's highest-paid players, reportedly earning 4.9 million riyals per week at Paris Saint-Germain, the European champion.
It is also reported that Eduard Mendy and Iñaki Williams receive large sums at Al Ahli and Atletico Bilbao, respectively. They are alleged to earn 4.3 million and 3.9 million riyals per week.