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The English Premier League (EPL) has always been known for its high level of competition and star-studded rosters. As the league continues to grow in popularity, so too do the salaries of its players. In this article, we will be taking a look at the top 15 highest-paid players in the EPL as of 2023.
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne tops our list as the highest-paid player in the EPL. De Bruyne has been a standout performer for Manchester City since his arrival in 2015 and has won numerous individual awards, including the PFA Player of the Year in 2020. His current contract with the club runs until 2025 and is worth an estimated £450,000 per week.
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is second on our list, earning £400,000 per week with Liverpool. Salah has been a prolific scorer since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, helping the team win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. He has also won two Golden Boots for being the top scorer in the league.
Harry Kane caused a stir in the summer of 2023 by moving to Tottenham Hotspur for a record transfer fee. The English striker is now the third-highest-paid player in the EPL, earning £380,000 per week. Kane has been a consistent scorer for Tottenham for over a decade and has also been a key player for the England national team.
Raheem Sterling is another Manchester City player on our list, earning £350,000 per week. The English winger has been a key player for City since his arrival in 2015 and has won multiple Premier League titles and other domestic cups.
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation for Manchester United since his arrival in 2020. His performances have helped the team qualify for the Champions League and win the Europa League in his first full season with the club. He currently earns £325,000 per week.
Another big-money signing for Manchester City in the summer of 2023, Jack Grealish earns £300,000 per week. The English midfielder had been a standout player for Aston Villa for several seasons before making the move to City.
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku returned to Chelsea in the summer of 2023, after previously playing for the club from 2011 to 2014. His transfer fee was also a record for the club. Lukaku now earns £280,000 per week and will be hoping to replicate his previous success with the team.
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has been a cornerstone of Liverpool's defense since his arrival in 2018. His performances helped the team win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. He currently earns £250,000 per week.
French midfielder N'Golo Kante has been a key player for Chelsea since his arrival in 2016. He has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup.
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