African Players Dominate Premier League Salaries

African stars are not just lighting up the Premier League. They are cashing in on it.

A new set of reported salary estimates, published on Microsoft’s MSN platform on Wednesday, underlines just how central the continent’s talent has become to England’s elite clubs. From Manchester to north London, African players now sit on some of the heaviest wage packets in the division.

And one name sits clear at the top.

Marmoush leads a new money era

Omar Marmoush, Egypt, Manchester City.
Reported wage: £295,000 per week.

The figures place the 25-year-old in a bracket of his own among African players in the Premier League. His move from Eintracht Frankfurt to City in January 2025 capped a rapid rise that began with eye-catching performances in the Bundesliga. Now, the Egyptian forward is not just part of Pep Guardiola’s attack; he is its best-paid African representative by some distance.

His reported salary is almost double that of the next tier of African earners on £150,000 per week. That gap underlines both City’s financial muscle and how highly Marmoush is valued inside one of the game’s most demanding squads.

The £150k club: firepower from Ghana and Cameroon

Just below Marmoush, a cluster of attacking talent has climbed into the £150,000-a-week bracket.

• Bryan Mbeumo’s rise from Brentford mainstay to Manchester United forward has brought with it a major pay jump. The Cameroon international, now on a reported £150,000 per week, has grown into one of his country’s leading attacking figures in the Premier League, adding versatility and pressing power to United’s frontline.
• Sharing that same reported wage is Antoine Semenyo at Manchester City. The Ghanaian forward’s sharp progression in English football has pushed his value steadily upwards, culminating in his switch to the Etihad. The move has not only raised his profile but also confirmed his place among the best-paid African attackers in the league.
• Mohammed Kudus completes the trio on £150,000 per week. The Ghanaian, now at Tottenham Hotspur, made his name at West Ham United with a blend of creativity, goals and relentless running. His reported salary reflects his status as one of Africa’s standout Premier League stars and a central figure in Spurs’ attacking plans.

Wissa and Mazraoui headline the next tier

Just below that top band, Yoane Wissa’s consistency has been rewarded at Newcastle United.
The DR Congo international is reportedly earning around £140,000 per week on Tyneside, where his direct running and finishing have turned him into a regular attacking threat. Those numbers place him firmly among the continent’s highest-paid players in England.

At Manchester United, Noussair Mazraoui is flying the flag for Morocco. The defender’s reported £135,000 weekly wage makes him one of the best-paid African defenders in the division. His role at Old Trafford reflects a broader trend: African players are no longer confined to attacking roles when it comes to the biggest contracts.

Young, gifted and well-paid

The money is not only flowing to established names.

At United, Amad Diallo’s emergence has been matched by a significant contract. The Ivorian winger is estimated to earn £120,000 per week, a figure that puts him among the better-paid African players at the club and signals the faith United have in his long-term impact.

Over at Manchester City, Rayan Aït-Nouri has joined the champions on a reported £120,000 per week. The Algerian full-back’s arrival at the Etihad deepens City’s African core and strengthens a position that has become crucial in modern systems. His wage packet reflects both his potential and the premium placed on dynamic full-backs.

Carlos Baleba represents the next wave.
The Cameroon midfielder, 22, is reportedly set to earn around £90,000 per week after sealing his move to Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion. Three seasons at Brighton, following his 2023 switch from Lille, showcased his composure and athleticism in midfield. His new salary might sit below the division’s established African stars, but it still places him among the best-paid young African players in the Premier League.

Iwobi’s steady presence

Away from the Manchester money, Alex Iwobi continues to carry Nigeria’s flag in the top flight.

The Fulham midfielder is estimated to earn around £80,000 per week, translating to roughly £4.16 million a year before bonuses. Since joining from Everton in September 2023, Iwobi has remained one of Nigeria’s most visible and reliable Premier League performers, offering experience and versatility in Marco Silva’s side.

A continent at the heart of England’s elite

Taken together, the reported figures sketch a clear picture: African footballers now sit at the financial heart of the Premier League. Egypt, Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Algeria and Nigeria are all represented on this list, spread across some of England’s most powerful clubs.

The wages tell their own story.
African players are no longer just breaking through in England. They are being paid like cornerstone stars — and their influence on the league’s future looks set to grow with every new contract signed.