The Premier League is one of the major leagues in Europe that pays players very high but 10 players earn more than others. These players make up the list of the highest-paid players in the league.
Among the highest-paid players in the Premier League, Arsenal have three players on the top 10 list, Manchester City have three, Manchester United have three, Chelsea have one.
Hence, only three Premier League clubs have players on the list of the highest-paid players in the league, and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is number one on the list followed by his outgoing teammate Mesut Ozil.
Below is the list of the Highest-Paid Players in the Premier League 2020-2021
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £375,000-per-week
As stated earlier, Arsenal’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the highest-paid player in the Premier League, thanks to the bumper contract he signed with Arsenal last season. The 31-year-old Gabonese striker earns £375-per-week at Arsenal.
- Mesut Özil – £350,000-per-week
Arsenal’s outgoing midfielder, Mesut Ozil is the second-highest-paid player in the Premier behind Aubameyang. The 32-year-old German midfielder has been earning £350,000-per-week before Arsenal started discussing the termination of his contract a few days ago. He is on the verge of sealing a deal with Fenerbahce.
- David de Gea – £350,000-per-week
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is the third highest-paid player in the Premier League. The 30-year-old Spanish goalkeeper is earning £350,000-per-week at United.
- Kevin De Bruyne – £320,000-per-week
Manchester City attacking midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, is the 4th highest-paid player in the Premier League. The 29-year-old Belgian earns £320,000-per-week at City.
- Kai Havertz – £310,000-per-week
Chelsea’s new signing Kai Havertz is the 5th highest paid Premier League player. The 21-year-old German star who joined Chelsea last summer earns £310,000-per-week.
- Raheem Sterling – £300,000-per-week
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City is the 6th highest-paid player in the Premier League. The 26-year-old English left-winger earns £300,000-per-week at City.
- Paul Pogba – £290,000-per-week
Manchester United midfielder is the 7th highest paid Premier League player. The 27-year-old French midfielder earns £290,000-per-week at United.
- Anthony Martial – £250,000-per-week
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is the 8th highest-paid player in the Premier League. The 25-year-old French forward earns £250,000-per-week at United.
- Sergio Agüero – £230,000-per-week
Sergio Agüero of Manchester City is the 9th highest paid Premier League player. The 32-year-old Argentine striker is currently earning £230,000-per-week at City.
- Willian – £220,000-per-week
Former Chelsea right-winger Willian is the 10th highest paid Premier League player. Since he joined Arsenal in 2020, the 32-year-old Brazilian has been earning £220,000-per-week.
