Highest-Paid English Footballers 2024
The Premier League is the richest in Europe and only second in the world to the Saudi Pro League, thus it is no surprise that the players get a massive paycheck. English players make up a major chunk of players in the EPL and also take home massive amounts, not just in their own country, but also in other leagues they play in.
Today, we examine the highest-paid English footballers in 2024.
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#10 – Declan Rice
Arsenal broke the Premier League to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United last summer. Manchester City and Bayern Munich challenged the Gunners, but Mikel Arteta’s side blew them away with a whopping £105 million bid.
Rice was also handed a massive contract with £240,000 weekly wages. The Englishman managed to do well in his first season, but Arsenal finished trophyless despite doing well in the league. He was the West Ham United captain when they won the UEFA Conference League in the 2022/23 season.
#9 – Reece James
Reece James is regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world, but the Chelsea captain’s fitness has been a big issue lately. Even after these concerns, the Englishman was handed a massive contract by the new owners, taking his wages to a stunning £250,000 per week.
The defender missed a huge chunk of last season after finally undergoing surgery for his hamstring. He is now back in training ahead of the new season and Chelsea fans will be hoping that he remains fit and helps the team get back into the Premier League top 4.
#8 – Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho had a topsy-turvy 2023/24 season but he still pocketed a lot of money thanks to his £250,000 per week contract. The Englishman was banished from the Manchester United first team by Erik ten Hag, after which he joined Borussia Dortmund for the second half of the season on loan, helping them reach the UEFA Champions League final.
The winger has solved his issues with the manager and is now back in first-team training. However, recent reports suggest he is a target for PSG and a move could be on the cards this summer.
#7 – John Stones
John Stones has been a rock at the back for Manchester City every time he has played. It is no surprise that the Cityzens are paying him a reported £250,000 per week as he is a big part of Pep Guardiola’s plans.
The center-back was also a key part of England’s starting XI at EURO 2024 as they reached the final.
#6 – Mason Mount
Mason Mount wanted huge wages from his new Chelsea contract and that was not something they were willing to provide. He eventually pushed for a move and joined Manchester United – the side his father always supported.
The Red Devils paid £60 million to sign him from Chelsea and handed him a £250,000 per week contract. However, he missed the majority of his first season at the club following injury issues.
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#5 – Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish was the first Englishman to fetch £100 million in transfer fee and it was Manchester City who believed that he was well worth the price. The English attacker has won trophies in all of those seasons, but his contributions have been questioned by a large section of fans.
Jack pockets a whopping £300,000 per week at the Etihad, taking his yearly earnings to over £15 million a season.
#4 – Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford has interest from PSG but the Englishman is set to remain at Manchester United. The forwards has no plans to leave despite a massive offer from the Ligue 1 side.
The Englishman earns a reported £325,000 a week at Old Trafford, which is reportedly the highest at the club.
#3 – Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was the first signing from Chelsea under the new owners and it was something Thomas Tuchel pushed for that summer. The manager did not last long at the club, but the Englishman remains, pocketing a reported £325,000 a week – making him the joint-highest-paid English player in the league with Rashford.
#2 – Jude Bellingham
The Real Madrid superstar moved from Borussia Dortmund and is the second-highest-paid player from England. The 20-year-old has a £338,000 per week contract at Santiago Bernabéu and has proved to be worth every penny.
He helped them win the UEFA Champions League and La Liga last season and is also said to be among the top candidates for the Ballon d’Or this year.
#1 – Harry Kane
Harry Kane left Tottenham last summer and moved to Bayern Munich, but he has remained trophyless once again. However, the English striker has pocketed a massive amount in wages and is said to be highest-paid player from England.
The Bundesliga side are paying him £406,000 per week – taking his yearly earnings to over £21 million.
FAQs
Q. Who is the highest-paid English football player?
A. Harry Kane takes the crown with £21 million per season.
Q. Who is the richest English footballer?
A. According to Capology, Jude Bellingham is the richest with a higher net worth than Harry Kane.
Q. Who is the highest-paid footballer in England in 2024?
A. Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford are the highest-paid footballers in England with £325,000 per week contracts.
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