EPL's Highest-Paid Players Revealed

The English Premier League is one of the richest football leagues globally. Clubs spend massive amounts to sign and keep top players.

A dream team made up of the league’s highest-paid players has been put together in a 4-3-3 formation. Their total weekly wage runs into millions of pounds.

Some big names like Phil Foden, Kai Havertz, Alexander Isak, and Omar Marmoush miss out. They are reported to earn around £300,000 each week.

Here’s the list of the highest-paid XI as shared by Planet Football on Monday.

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma, £265,000
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is the highest-paid keeper in the Premier League. He earns £265,000 weekly after joining City, standing out ahead of Liverpool's Alisson.

RB: Dominik Szoboszlai, £250,000
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is playing as right-back, although he usually plays in midfield. The Hungary international has stepped up to fill this role, showing his flexibility.

CB: William Saliba, £250,000
Arsenal defender William Saliba partners with Virgil van Dijk in defense. The French player has become a key figure for Arsenal and is one of their highest earners.

CB: Virgil van Dijk, £350,000
Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk takes the second center-back spot. The Dutch defender is among the top earners in the league, reportedly making £350,000 each week.

Van Dijk has had a successful career at Liverpool and is seen as one of the best defenders of his time.

LB: Josko Gvardiol, £250,000
Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City wraps up the back line. Although he’s a center-back by trade, the Croatian often plays left-back under Pep Guardiola, showing his versatility.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch, £280,000
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch holds down the first central midfield position. He played a significant part in Liverpool’s title-winning season and is an important player in midfield.

CM: Bruno Fernandes, £300,000
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes joins Gravenberch in midfield. Although he usually plays further up the pitch, he has the skills to play deeper, using his passing and creativity effectively.

He is reported to earn £300,000 weekly.

CAM: Jack Grealish, £300,000
Jack Grealish rounds out the midfield. The Manchester City forward is one of the league’s top earners, with a weekly salary of £300,000.

Grealish can play in both midfield and attack, bringing creativity and skill to the team.

RW: Bukayo Saka, £300,000
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka starts on the right in attack. The England international is a key player for Arsenal, reportedly earning £300,000 per week.

LW: Marcus Rashford, £300,000
Marcus Rashford takes the left wing spot. The Manchester United forward is one of the biggest earners in the league and has played for England.

His speed and skill make him a great fit for the position.

ST: Erling Haaland, £525,000
It’s clear who leads the attack. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the highest-paid player in the Premier League, earning an impressive £525,000 weekly.

Since arriving at City in 2022, the Norwegian has become a top goal scorer worldwide and has already won major trophies.

£3.37m Weekly Wage Bill
The eleven players reportedly earn a total of about £3.37 million each week, showing the Premier League's financial strength.

Manchester City and Liverpool have several players in this lineup, while Arsenal and Manchester United also have key figures.

This team shows the depth of high earners in England’s top league. Many stars earn hundreds of thousands weekly but still cannot make the team.

These figures are based on reported salaries, not official club statements, but they reflect the huge amounts some of the Premier League's biggest stars earn.