The Richest Footballers in the English Premier LeagueThe Premier League is home to some of the most talented footballers in the world. And as we all know, great talent usually comes with great wealth in the form of sky-high signing fees (and endorsement deals). We’re talking so many piles of cash that even the Grosvenors would blush.
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But which footballer can say he’s the richest? Which teams pay out the biggest salaries? Read on to learn about the absolute richest footballers the Premier League has to offer.
Sergio Aguero
Net worth: 48M GBP
Position: Striker
Current Team: Manchester City
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Is there a bigger name in football right now? Man City’s all-star striker joined the club in 2011 and has since become their highest scorer ever. Originally from Argentina, Aguero also holds the record as the Premier League’s top non-European scorer (including Europeans, he’s 8th in league history). He’s already destined to go down as one of the sport’s all-time great footballers.
Aguero reportedly signed with Manchester City for a signing bonus somewhere in the neighborhood of £35 million. Add millions of pounds per year for his sponsorship deals (Aguero’s contract with Puma is especially lucrative) and it’s little surprise that he’s one of the sport’s richest athletes.
Eden Hazard during the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League Group L game Eden Hazard
Position: Winger/Attacking midfielderCurrent Team: Chelsea
Eden Hazard entered professional football at age 16. Nearly a decade later he’s considered one of the game’s all-time greatest players. Known for his incredible speed and passing on the field, Hazard’s annual salary from Chelsea also makes him one of the highest-paid footballers in the Premier League.
Hazard compounds his wealth with major sports endorsement deals with most of the top brands. He’s in line for a new line of trading cards courtesy of Topps, and his paycheck from Nike is worth millions. He also sponsors those delightful Biscoff biscuits.
Hazard compounds his wealth with major sports endorsement deals with most of the top brands. He’s in line for a new line of trading cards courtesy of Topps, and his paycheck from Nike is worth millions. He also sponsors those delightful Biscoff biscuits.
Mesut OzilMesut Ozil
Net worth: 28M GBP
Position: Attacking midfielder
Current Team: Arsenal
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German-born Mesut Ozil has multiple awards and records to his name. Arsenal’s star attacking midfielder has frequently been called the best German footballer in the Premier League, and perhaps in the world. His five-year contract with Arsenal – worth close to £50 million – is among the highest on record.
But Ozil is also renowned for his generosity. In 2015 he reportedly donated his bonus to a charitable cause very close to his heart: helping sick children in Brazil. For that reason, Ozil was selected by Germany’s Foreign Ministry to be their Football Ambassador. Cheers, mate.
Theo Walcott and Melanie Slade Theo Walcott
Net worth: 26M GBPPosition: ForwardCurrent Team: Everton
Walcott was fourteen when he signed his first major endorsement deal with Nike, and a few years later he signed with Adidas. His aunt also happens to be married to British filmmaker David Yates – the man responsible for several of the Harry Potter films. Walcott himself was actually supposed to make a cameo in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. But ultimately because of his busy schedule, he couldn’t make it to the shoot.
Theo Walcott’s many seasons with Arsenal set the stage for an incredible football career. During his time with Arsenal he scored over 100 goals, and even became the youngest player in England’s league history to score a hat-trick. While his passion for the game sagged during his time with Arsenal, his move to Everton last year rebooted his love for football.
Paul Pogba
Net worth: 25M GBP
Position: Midfielder
Current Team: Manchester United
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Recognized for his signature hairstyles just as much as his moves on the field, Manchester United’s star midfielder is one of the great footballers of his time – and easily one of the richest. Paul Pogba was originally signed to Manchester United in 2009 but left for Juventus after just two seasons. Pretty soon he was regarded as one of the most gifted players on the field. Manchester paid an arm and a leg to resign him in 2016.
Pogba’s flare for football (and the spotlight) has translated successfully to social media, where he uses his influence to raise awareness for social issues. His ten-year sponsorship deal with Adidas also turns him a hefty profit every year. He regularly invests this money in all kinds of diverse investments to maximize his wealth even more.
Juan MataNet worth: 41.7M GBP
Position: Attacking midfielder
Current Team: Manchester United
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Juan Mata played for Chelsea for many years before transferring to Manchester United. The club paid a whopping transfer fee of £37.1 million to make the deal happen – a huge sign that they believed in Mata as a star player. Few would argue that he’s lived up to that reputation in the years since.
Mata’s numerous investments and endorsement deals have also paid off big-time for the footballer. He has his own line of Vodka, a perfume fragrance (called “With Love from Juan”), a restaurant (the “Fat Mata Burger”) and even a stake in other football clubs. Our personal favorite? His fashion line: the “Juan Mata Seduction”.
Willian
Net worth: 23M GBP
Position: Winger
Current Team: Chelsea
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Chelsea’s star winger led quite an international career until he landed at Chelsea. Originally playing for Corinthians, Willian (full name Willian Borges de Silva) transferred to Shakhtar in 2007 and then to Anzhi Makhachkala before finally transferring to Chelsea. He signed for an impressive £30 million at the time. So far, Chelsea’s investment has been worth every last penny.
On top of playing as winger, Willian sometimes plays as an attacking midfielder, and has a particular knack for direct free-kicks. He’s also well-known as a trickster on the field. He can often sneak past blockers using fancy legwork.
Alexis Sanchez
Net worth: 21M GBP
Position: Forward
Current Team: Manchester United
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Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez is a true rags-to-riches story. Originally born to a poor, working-class family in Chile, the future superstar lived in poverty for many years. Contrast that image with Alexis Sanchez today as one of the highest-paid players in the league – and you have yourself a modern-day Dickens tale.
Sanchez signed to Arsenal in 2014 and quickly became one of the club’s star players. He escorted Arsenal to victory numerous time. His transfer to Manchester United in 2018 (swapped for Henrikh Mkhitaryan) took many by surprise. But from the look of his first reason in a Manchester United jersey, you can be sure Sanchez’s star will only continue to rise.
Daniel Sturridge
Net worth: 19M GBP
Position: Striker
Current Team: Liverpool
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Daniel Sturridge’s time with Liverpool has been good for both him and the club. But it’s also been hampered by a few season’s worth of injuries. It wasn’t until 2017 that Sturridge truly overcame his injuries and could fully commit himself to the game. By then he’d already cemented his reputation as one of the top strikers in the League.
Like so many others, Sturridge compounded his salary with lucrative endorsement deals with some of the top brands. Nike, Subway and BT Sport are among his biggest paychecks. But we’ll always remember him best for that delightful little victory dance he does after scoring a goal
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