African footballers continue to play an increasingly important role in the Premier League, with several of the continent’s biggest stars earning substantial salaries at some of England’s top clubs.
New salary figures reported from Capology have highlighted the African players commanding the highest estimated wages in the 2026/27 Premier League season, with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush leading a list that also features Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus and Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United.
Marmoush sits comfortably at the top of the ranking, with the Egyptian forward reportedly earning an estimated £295,000 per week at Manchester City. That figure amounts to approximately £15.34 million annually before bonuses, putting him significantly ahead of the other African players included in the list.
The 27 year old attacker joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 after establishing himself as one of the most exciting forwards in German football. His performances in Germany, including a prolific start to the 2024/25 campaign, convinced the Premier League champions to invest heavily in his services.
Marmoush has since become an important attacking option at the Etihad Stadium, with his pace, versatility and finishing ability giving Manchester City another dangerous player in the final third.
Behind Marmoush is a group of three players reportedly earning £150,000 per week. Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo, Tottenham Hotspur’s Mohammed Kudus and Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo all occupy the next positions on the list.
Mbeumo’s move to Manchester United represented a major step in his career after several productive seasons at Brentford. The Cameroon international developed into one of the Premier League’s most effective attacking players at Brentford before earning his move to Old Trafford, where his estimated salary rose to £150,000 per week.
Ghana’s Kudus is another major African name among the Premier League’s highest earners. The Tottenham forward reportedly earns the same £150,000 weekly salary after making his move to north London. His pace, strength and ability to carry the ball have made him one of Ghana’s most prominent players in the English top flight.
Semenyo completes the trio. The Ghanaian forward joined Manchester City after impressing at Bournemouth and is reportedly earning £150,000 per week under his new contract. His rise has been particularly striking considering reports that he previously earned around £50,000 per week at Bournemouth.
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa follows on £140,000 per week. The Democratic Republic of Congo international made a significant financial jump after moving from Brentford to Newcastle in 2025. His reported salary is more than five times the £25,000 weekly wage he earned at his former club.
Manchester City defender Rayan Aït-Nouri is next on £120,000 per week. The Algeria international’s position is notable because he is the highest paid African defender on the ranking. His move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester City has further strengthened his status as one of the continent’s leading players in the Premier League.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is reportedly earning £100,000 per week. The Senegal international joined Chelsea from Villarreal and remains one of the club’s important attacking options despite facing competition for a regular starting position.
For Nigerian football fans, Alex Iwobi is the highest ranked Nigerian player on the list. The Fulham midfielder reportedly earns £80,000 per week, equivalent to around £4.16 million annually before bonuses. His contract with Fulham runs until June 2028.
Iwobi has enjoyed a long Premier League career after emerging through Arsenal’s academy. He later played for Everton before joining Fulham in 2023, where his versatility and technical ability have made him an important member of Marco Silva’s squad.
Although Iwobi’s reported salary is considerably lower than Marmoush’s, his place among the division’s highest paid African players underlines his successful career at the highest level of English football.
The ranking also includes Crystal Palace’s Ismaïla Sarr, Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr and Palace midfielder Cheick Doucouré, who are all estimated to earn £70,000 per week.
The figures provide an interesting picture of the growing financial influence of African footballers in the Premier League. From established stars to players who have recently completed major transfers, African talent continues to attract significant investment from England’s leading clubs.
It is important to note that the figures are estimates rather than officially disclosed salaries. Capology’s figures focus on fixed wages and do not necessarily include bonuses, sponsorship income or other commercial earnings. Therefore, the ranking should not be interpreted as a complete picture of each player’s total income.
Nevertheless, the list highlights the remarkable progress of African footballers in the Premier League and the increasing value placed on their talent.
With Marmoush leading the way and Iwobi representing Nigeria among the top earners, the latest figures once again demonstrate the strong presence of African stars at the heart of English football.
