Top 26 Highest-Paid Players in the Turkish Super Lig for 2026
Mohamed Salah has made a stunning move to Trabzonspor, earning a massive salary in the process.
The Turkish Super Lig continues attracting top talent, with former Premier League stars joining the league for fresh challenges. Salah's arrival marks perhaps the most impressive signing yet, given his status as one of the world's elite players just a year ago.
Several other notable Premier League winners now play in Turkey, enjoying lucrative contracts. Galatasaray and Fenerbahce dominate the list of top earners, featuring stars like Diego Carlos, Lucas Torreira, Nelson Semedo, and Fred, all pocketing over £80,000 weekly after leaving England.
Ilkay Gundogan and Davinson Sanchez are now teammates at Galatasaray, earning around £92,471 each week after transfers from Manchester City and Tottenham respectively. Meanwhile, former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and ex-Man City defender Nathan Ake represent Fenerbahce, both taking home £123,118 per week.
Romelu Lukaku switched from Napoli to Fenerbahce, earning £102,655 weekly alongside teammate Leandro Trossard, who earns £133,533 per week. Fabinho, reuniting with Salah at Trabzonspor, secured a £145,600 weekly contract after three years in Saudi Arabia.
Players Ranked 26 to 11 by Weekly Salary
- 26. Diego Carlos, Fenerbahce - £82,124
- 25. Lucas Torreira, Galatasaray - £82,124
- 24. Nelson Semedo, Fenerbahce - £86,230
- 23. Fred, Fenerbahce - £86,230
- 22. Davinson Sanchez, Galatasaray - £92,471
- 21. Ilkay Gundogan, Galatasaray - £92,471
- 20. Kerem Akturkoglu, Fenerbahce - £97,563
- 19. Wilfried Singo, Galatasaray - £98,548
- 18. Alexander Nubel, Besiktas - £102,655
- 17. Orkun Kokcu, Besiktas - £102,655
- 16. Romelu Lukaku, Fenerbahce - £102,655
- 15. Matteo Guendouzi, Fenerbahce - £123,185
- 14. Nathan Ake, Fenerbahce - £123,185
- 13. Leandro Trossard, Besiktas - £133,533
- 12. Fabinho, Trabzonspor - £145,600
- 11. Talisca, Fenerbahce - £154,064
Players Ranked 10 to 1 by Weekly Salary
Dusan Vlahovic, a Serbian striker, moved to Besiktas on a free transfer after scoring 68 goals for Juventus in four years. He earns £154,064 weekly and is expected to compete for the Golden Boot.
Marco Asensio, formerly of Real Madrid and PSG, joined Fenerbahce with a hefty weekly wage of £164,247. Defender Milan Skriniar matches this salary after also transferring from PSG to Fenerbahce.
At just 24, Mason Greenwood stands out among veteran players earning big money in Turkey, bringing experience despite past off-field issues. He earns £164,247 weekly at Fenerbahce.
Leroy Sane remains valuable despite injuries slowing his pace. The former Manchester City winger pulls in £184,778 per week at Galatasaray.
Mohamed Salah leads the pack at Trabzonspor, earning £205,309 every week after leaving Liverpool. His goal-scoring prowess puts him among the Premier League's all-time top scorers.
Rafael Leao left AC Milan for Galatasaray, matching Salah's salary of £205,309 weekly.
Goalkeeper Ederson joined Fenerbahce from Manchester City, earning £225,840 per week and seeking more trophies after winning six league titles under Pep Guardiola.
N'Golo Kante moved from Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia to Fenerbahce in 2026, taking home the same £225,840 weekly pay.
Victor Osimhen remains the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig, earning an astonishing £307,964 per week at Galatasaray, which may be keeping him from returning to the Premier League.
- 10. Dusan Vlahovic, Besiktas - £154,064
- 9. Marco Asensio, Fenerbahce - £164,247
- 8. Milan Skriniar, Fenerbahce - £164,247
- 7. Mason Greenwood, Fenerbahce - £164,247
- 6. Leroy Sane, Galatasaray - £184,778
- 5. Mohamed Salah, Trabzonspor - £205,309
- 4. Rafael Leao, Galatasaray - £205,309
- 3. Ederson, Fenerbahce - £225,840
- 2. N'Golo Kante, Fenerbahce - £225,840
- 1. Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray - £307,964
Salaries are sourced from Capology and stats from Transfermarkt, accurate as of August 29, 2026.
