Senegalese star Sadio Mané is currently the highest-paid African footballer in the world, according to recent reports.

Mané, who moved from Europe to the Saudi Pro League in search of a bigger salary, is said to earn around R14.6 million per week. The lucrative contracts on offer in Saudi Arabia have helped several African players climb the global earnings rankings.

Close behind Mané is fellow Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly. The former Chelsea defender reportedly earns R12.7 million per week at Al Hilal.

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has also improved his earnings after leaving Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor. He is now said to take home about R7.9 million per week while still playing in a competitive league.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continues to command a high salary at Galatasaray, where he reportedly earns R6.8 million per week. Egyptian winger Omar Marmoush was earning around R6.4 million per week at Manchester City before his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi is another high earner, with reports placing his weekly wage at about R4.9 million.

Further down the list, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is said to earn R4.3 million per week at Al Ahli, while Iñaki Williams takes home around R3.9 million per week at Athletic Bilbao.

The figures highlight how Saudi Arabia and Turkey have become major destinations for top African talent seeking higher pay, while a number of players continue to earn substantial wages at leading European clubs.

Source:

https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/africa/2026-10-28-sadio-man-tops-the-list-of-highest-paid-african-footballers-globally/