Africa’s highest paid footballers: A look at the Top 10 earners

The world of football is a lucrative one, with top footballers earning astronomical amounts weekly.

Among the highest paid footballers in Africa, Sadio Mane takes the top spot, earning a staggering £661,000 per week.

The Senegalese forward, who plays with the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club, Al Nassr, has for close to a decade consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills on the field, making him a valuable asset to any team he plies his trade for.

He switched to Saudi Arabia from German giants, FC Bayern Munchen.

The fleet-footed forward had previously played for Liverpool Football Club and Southampton FC which he joined from RB Salzburg.

He enjoyed a trophy laden career at Liverpool.

Following closely behind Mane is Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, who takes home £481,000 weekly.

Mahrez’s impressive performances for Manchester City in several years warned him a move to Saudi giants, Al Ahli.

The tricky winger finished last season as the Saudi Pro League assist leader, with 13 assists.

Another Senegalese player, Kalidou Koulibaly, ranks third, earning £412,000 per week.

The former Napoli defender plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro league.

He is highly regarded as a rock-solid defensive wall.

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, who plays for Liverpool, takes fourth place, earning £350,000 weekly.

Salah’s incredible speed and goal-scoring abilities have made him a fan favorite and a valuable asset to his team.

He has started the current premier league season in fine form with three goals and three assists in just three games.

Edouard Mendy, another Senegalese player, ranks fifth, earning £227,000 per week.

The Al Hilal goalkeeper has impressed fans with his exceptional goalkeeping skills, making him a top earner in African football.

Rounding up the top eight are Thomas Partey of Ghana and Arsenal, earning £200,000 weekly; Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint Germaine, earning £176,000; Nicolas Pepe of Côte d’Ivoire and Villareal, earning £140,000; and Andre Onana of Cameroon and Manchester United, earning £115,000.

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