Top-Paid African Players in the Premier League

African footballers are making a big impact in the English Premier League. Many stars are earning some of the highest salaries in the league.

These players, from seasoned attackers to rising talents, are shining in England while taking home impressive weekly wages.

Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush tops the list of the highest-paid African players in the EPL. This information comes from salary estimates shared on MSN, Microsoft’s news platform, on Wednesday.

The list also includes players from Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Algeria, and Nigeria.

Omar Marmoush, Egypt, Manchester City

Marmoush is at the top, earning £295,000 per week. He plays for Manchester City after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025. His time in the Bundesliga was impressive.

His salary is nearly double that of other African players who earn £150,000 per week. This shows his status among the highest-paid African stars in the Premier League.

Bryan Mbeumo, Cameroon, Manchester United

Cameroonian Bryan Mbeumo is among the next highest earners, reportedly making £150,000 weekly. He plays for Manchester United after moving from Brentford.

Mbeumo has become one of Cameroon’s top attacking players in the Premier League.

Antoine Semenyo, Ghana, Manchester City

Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo is also said to earn £150,000 per week at Manchester City. He has quickly developed in English football, boosting his value and profile, leading to his move to the Etihad Stadium.

Mohammed Kudus, Ghana, Tottenham Hotspur

Another Ghanaian, Mohammed Kudus, is also earning £150,000 a week at Tottenham Hotspur. He has made his mark as one of Africa’s top players in the Premier League after his time at West Ham United.

Yoane Wissa, DR Congo, Newcastle United

From the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yoane Wissa is reportedly making about £140,000 weekly at Newcastle United. He has been a steady attacking threat in the Premier League.

Noussair Mazraoui, Morocco, Manchester United

Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui earns £135,000 weekly at Manchester United. His salary places him among the top-paid African defenders in the Premier League.

Amad Diallo, Ivory Coast, Manchester United

Ivorian winger Amad Diallo is estimated to earn £120,000 a week at Manchester United. This amount ranks him among the better-paid African players at Old Trafford.

Rayan Aït-Nouri, Algeria, Manchester City

Algerian defender Rayan Aït-Nouri is also reportedly earning £120,000 weekly at Manchester City. His move has added to the representation of African talent at one of England’s top clubs.

Carlos Baleba, Cameroon, Manchester United

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba is expected to earn around £90,000 weekly after joining Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion. He spent three seasons at Brighton before making this high-profile move.

Baleba’s salary places him below several established African stars but still among the higher-paid young African players in the Premier League.

Alex Iwobi, Nigeria, Fulham

Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi is estimated to earn about £80,000 weekly at Fulham. This translates to around £4.16 million yearly, not counting bonuses.

Iwobi joined Fulham from Everton in September 2023. He is one of Nigeria’s prominent players in the Premier League.

These figures show the growing financial strength of African footballers in the English top flight. Players from across the continent are getting important roles and big contracts at Premier League clubs.