Top 10 Goalkeepers Earning Big Money in 2026

A top goalkeeper can make a huge difference in winning trophies.

While most of the biggest salaries in football go to top strikers and creative midfielders, elite goalkeepers are also getting paid big bucks. They are now earning as much as some outfield players would dream of.

From stars in the Premier League to veterans in La Liga, the Bundesliga, and the Saudi Pro League, many famous goalkeepers are raking in six-figure salaries every week.

Using data from Capology, here are the 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in world football as reported by Planet Football on Friday.

1. Jan Oblak, £342,127 per week

Jan Oblak is the highest-paid goalkeeper, making an incredible £342,127 every week at Atletico Madrid. He did not need a pay rise to keep the top spot; he took over after the previous highest-paid goalkeeper took a pay cut.

At 33, Oblak is in the later stages of his career, but he is still highly regarded. Since joining Atletico, he has become one of the best goalkeepers of his time and a legend in La Liga. He has two years left on his contract at the Metropolitano.

1. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, £271,665 per week

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reported to earn £271,665 each week, but Barcelona is handling most of the financial load. The German goalkeeper is on loan at Ajax this season, with his temporary club paying only about 10 percent of his total wages. Barcelona is covering the rest.

This is a surprising situation for a player who was once seen as one of the world's top goalkeepers. Ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona runs until 2028, after he signed the current deal three years ago.

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma, £265,000 per week

Gianluigi Donnarumma is the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Premier League, earning approximately £265,000 every week at Manchester City. City signed the Italy international from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and it turned out to be a smart move.

Donnarumma played 43 matches in his first season in Manchester and is now making more than he did at both AC Milan and PSG. At just 27, he still has many years ahead in his career.

1. Manuel Neuer, £247,849 per week

Manuel Neuer has been among the top earners for goalkeepers for much of his career. But he has fallen down the list after agreeing to a pay cut on his latest contract. Still, £247,849 per week is not a small amount.

Now 40, Neuer is continuing his career at Bayern Munich with short-term deals. His unique playing style has changed how goalkeepers play today, and although he is not at his peak anymore, he is still trusted by one of Europe's biggest clubs.

1. Thibaut Courtois, £246,371 per week

Thibaut Courtois is just behind Neuer, making £246,371 every week at Real Madrid. The Belgian goalkeeper has taken over Neuer's position as one of the best in the world, especially after his outstanding performances on big occasions.

At 34, Courtois remains essential at the Bernabeu, but his current contract is nearing its end.

1. Edouard Mendy, £197,097 per week

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is now the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Saudi Pro League, earning around £197,097 weekly with Al-Ahli. Mendy joined Saudi Arabia in 2023 for about £16 million and has enjoyed success since leaving Europe.

The Senegal international has helped Al-Ahli win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles. He signed a contract extension in December 2025, keeping him at the club until 2028.

1. Emiliano Martinez, £175,000 per week

Emiliano Martinez has seen a good jump in salary after moving to Chelsea. Capology does not have a confirmed amount for his Chelsea wages, but reports suggest he is earning about £175,000 a week.

This is an increase from the £150,000 he earned at Aston Villa. Martinez has quickly become Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper and is one of the most well-known shot-stoppers in the world, especially after his success with Argentina.

1. Bono, £167,532 per week

Yassine Bounou, known as Bono, is another goalkeeper benefiting from Saudi football's wealth. The Morocco international makes around £167,532 per week at Al-Hilal.

Bono left Sevilla for Saudi Arabia in 2023 after spending over ten years in Spain and remains an important player for his new team. He renewed his contract in October 2025, which keeps him with Al-Hilal until 2028.

1. Jordan Pickford, £150,000 per week

Jordan Pickford has been England's main goalkeeper for years, and his pay reflects his importance to both club and country. The Everton goalkeeper earns around £150,000 weekly after getting a pay rise when he extended his contract in October 2025.

Pickford has been a regular in the Premier League for a decade and, though he can be polarizing, he is one of the most experienced and highest-paid goalkeepers in England.

1. Alisson Becker, £150,000 per week

Liverpool's Alisson Becker rounds out the top 10, also earning £150,000 per week. The Brazilian has been one of the standout goalkeepers in the Premier League during his eight years at Anfield, playing a major part in Liverpool's successes.

However, questions about his future are growing. Alisson is entering the last year of his contract, and Liverpool has already signed Giorgi Mamardashvili as a potential long-term replacement. For now, Alisson remains one of the best and highest-paid goalkeepers in the world.

The salary figures show how much the biggest clubs are willing to pay for proven goalkeepers.