Highlights

• Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich led to a pay rise of £414,632 per week, with his impressive goal-scoring form justifying the big money.
• Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid came with a wage of £345,471 per week, rewarding his status as one of the brightest young prospects in the world.
• Mason Mount, who has rarely featured for United this season, also features in the top 10 of the list.

Money makes the world go round. And that notion is particularly true for footballers, especially for those earning their corn in the Premier League, as they often take home jaw-dropping amounts of money each week. It has now become a construct that fans and pundits alike tend to converse about: most notably, whether footballers deserve to be paid much more than their teammates based on a string of factors.

The likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have both seen their weekly salaries rise dramatically since their moves to Bayern Munich and Real Madrid respectively last summer.

But that got us thinking - which players are not being rewarded for their consistent performances? Which Englishmen are receiving eyebrow-raising amounts of money each week? And who, rightly or wrongly, is being paid the most? Using Capology figures, we have comprised a list of the 20 highest-paid English footballers in the world.

1 Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

£414,632-per-week

England’s all-time top goalscorer earned a mammoth pay rise when he penned a deal with new employers Bayern Munich, worth £414,632-per-week. It’s safe to say that Thomas Tuchel and his entourage are getting their money’s worth.

Harry Kane’s innate potency in front of goal has transcended into the Bundesliga, having scored 31 goals and notched a further seven assists in 26 domestic games at the time of writing. Should the 89-cap Englishman continue to score at an unfathomable rate, he may be in line for a pay increase just months into his Bavaria stint.

2 Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

£345,471-per-week

At the tender age of 20, Jude Bellingham has announced himself as arguably the brightest young prospect in the world of football. Having shone for Borussia Dortmund in yesteryear, Real Madrid emptied their pockets and parted ways with £88.5 million for his signature over the summer months – and with that came a healthy wage package.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jude Bellingham is the first Real Madrid midfielder in the 21st century to score 15+ goals in a single LaLiga campaign.

£345,471-per-week is what the Stourbridge-born star earns per week, and it has certainly paid dividends given he is the La Liga top goalscorer with 16 strikes in 22 games from the midfield area. Already a 28-cap England international, Bellingham has paved the way for other English youngsters wanting to make their mark on international football.

3 Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)

£325,000-per-week

From blitzing defenders on the wing for Manchester City to carrying the burden for Chelsea, Raheem Sterling has always tended to receive a big weekly pay day. The Blues, under Todd Boehly’s reign, have been keen to splash the cash on big transfer fees, while also offering their players hefty wages.

Chelsea’s squad bill is somewhat astronomical and Sterling, unsurprisingly, tops the list. He comfortably makes the top three compared to what his compatriots take home on a weekly basis. The former Manchester City winger has struggled for form so far in the 2023-24 campaign, with fans turning against him. Given how much he earns a week, the Blues faithful would expect more from him.

4 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

£300,000-per-week

Manchester born and bred Marcus Rashford is the highest-earning Manchester United player on this list – but, of course, there are more to come. His pay rise to £300,000-per-week came as a reward for a fine 2022-23 campaign that saw him tot up 30 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.

Admittedly, Rashford is no longer firing on all cylinders for Erik ten Hag and looks to have lost that level of consistency that United fans adored last season. Saying that, he’s a local lad from the outskirts of Manchester who has racked up 198 goal contributions (131G, 67A) in his 394-game Red Devils career.

5 Jack Grealish (Manchester City)

£300,000-per-week

Much was made of the £100 million fee paid by Pep Guardiola and his team to snare the services of Jack Grealish in 2021 given his low level of expertise in the Premier League. That didn’t seem to stop the Spaniard offering him £300,000-per-week to ply his trade at the Etihad Stadium, however.

Whether he has justified his heavy weekly outlay is a conversation for another day, but you’d expect more than 14 goals and 17 assists in 116 games (at the time of writing) for someone who is seeing over a quarter of a million enter their bank account every week.

6 Mason Mount (Manchester United)

£250,000-per-week

Mason Mount, now of Manchester United, was much further down this list while playing for his boyhood club, Chelsea. The playmaker was signed by the Red Devils in the summer of 2023 and now receives a whopping £250,000-per-week in Manchester, which takes him up to sixth on this list, two behind team-mate Rashford.

His start to life at Old Trafford has left a lot to be desired, though his progression has been halted by a string of injury problems. Still just 25 years of age, Mount has one assist and zero goals in his inaugural 13 games under Ten Hag’s watch.

7 John Stones (Manchester City)

£250,000-per-week

Given his importance to Guardiola’s blueprint for winning football matches, it’s surprising to see John Stones not earning more money in City threads. The 70-cap England international, who has become a regular next to Harry Maguire for Southgate, earns £250,000-a-week at club level.

Versatile enough to be deployed in an array of positions, the centre-back (by trade, at least) has played 251 games for the Citizens and had a key part to play in their treble-winning 2022-23 season. But that still isn’t enough to be among City’s highest earners, nor is it enough to be in the same bracket for Englishmen.

8 Reece James (Chelsea)

£250,000-per-week

Chelsea captain Reece James earns the same amount as Stones does. Having taken on captaincy responsibilities upon Cesar Azpilicueta’s exit, the English full-back has seen his season marred by injuries… once again. Despite his constant unavailability, his influence on their play is unrivalled and their £250,000 weekly spend on his services is well deserved.

A terrific player in his own right, James, 24, has to compete with the likes of Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier (a trio of players he earns more than) for the right-back berth at international level and, as such, has been limited to just 16 games for his nation.

9 Declan Rice (Arsenal)

£240,000-per-week

Former West Ham United captain Declan Rice arrived at the Emirates Stadium to much fanfare as he was labelled the final piece of their puzzle. He has formed the fulcrum of Mikel Arteta’s side, becoming one of their most integral players and earns a healthy £240,000-per-week in return.

The Englishman looks to be perfect captain material for the capital club in the near future and his lofty wage attests to that. Arsenal certainly look to be pushing the boat out on the wages front by handing wads of money to those who will be mainstays in the long-term for Arteta and his project.

10 Phil Foden (Manchester City)

£225,000-per-week

Predicted as one of the next 14 Ballon d’Or winners, Manchester City’s Phil Foden is well within his rights of earning £225,000-per-week, although his wage is lower than many of his fellow countrymen.

The Stockport-born 23-year-old has enjoyed a trophy-ladened stint at his boyhood club including five Premier Leagues, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the solitary Champions League title. And what is most impressive is how influential he has been over that period of trophy hoarding. Since his promotion to senior proceedings, he has plundered 78 goals and 51 assists in 259 games. He's now starting to establish himself as one of the regular starters under Pep Guardiola following his stunning performances this season.

11 Ben Chilwell (Chelsea)

£200,000-per-week

Despite not earning the same amount as his full-back partner in crime, James, Ben Chilwell is still pocketing a comfortable £200,000-per-week at Stamford Bridge. As mentioned earlier, Boehly and his team have not been afraid to offer players – old and new – substantial pay packets to get/keep them on board and Chilwell’s wage represents that.

Similarly to his compatriot and teammate James, the former Leicester City ace has been hindered by injury more often than not. When he's fully fit and performing at his best, he's arguably one of the club's most crucial players. He has also been superb for England, too, though he has only featured in 20 games for Southgate at senior level.

12 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund - On Loan From Manchester United)

£195,000-per-week

After their long-standing interest in Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho finally paid off, the club were willing to put a £195,000-per-week contract on the table in a heartbeat. And rightfully so – the Englishman tore the Bundesliga to shreds, though his form has seen a dramatic decline since arriving at Old Trafford in 2021.

Now exiled from all first team proceedings following his public feud with Ten Hag, his days of receiving such a fine pay packet seem eerily numbered. The young winger joined former side Dortmund in the January window in an attempt to get some regular minutes under his belt. Despite getting a lot of action for the side so far, it's doubtful that Sancho will play a part for England at Euro 2024.

13 Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

£195,000-per-week

Despite being a vital cog in Arteta’s well-oiled north London machine, Bukayo Saka earns a "measly" £195,000-per-week. And while – on face value, at least – that is a lot of money, it isn’t so in the grand scheme of footballers' weekly wages.

Interestingly, Saka earns less than Rice, who joined the north Londoners in the summer just gone. But should his high level of performances continue, and he fires them to some sort of silverware this season, he’ll be next in line for a mammoth pay rise at Arsenal. And given his importance to the side’s fortunes, he deserves it more than anybody else on the payroll.

14 Harry Maguire (Manchester United)

£190,000-per-week

Featuring in the top 15 in the England set-up is Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite being ousted from first team action upon the arrivals of Lisandro Martínez and Raphael Varane, the Englishman has enjoyed a redemption arc for the ages, becoming one of few standout stars for Ten Hag in the 2023/24 campaign.

That being said, it was only in the summer when Maguire’s time at Old Trafford seemed to be over. Now he is performing out of his skin and earning £190,000-per-week while doing it. While an increase in wages is highly unlikely for the 31-year-old, extending his stay is looking all the more likely.

15 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

£180,000-per-week

Earning £10,000 less than the United centre half and rounding off the top 15 is Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arguably one of the league, you'd think that the right-back would be earning a little more per week at Anfield. A lot of criticism has been aimed at his defensive capabilities over the years, but make no mistake about it, he's still one of the best defenders on the planet.

The role changed significantly due to his performances there and that's a testament to how special a talent he is. He's strong defensively, and exceptional going forward. Liverpool have experienced some incredible highs over the years, but there's no chance they'd have been quite as successful without Trent at the back.

16 Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

£175,000-per-week

Despite being well into his 30s now, Kyle Walker continues to operate at a very high level in the Premier League and remains a key figure for Manchester City, season after season. With pace like his, it was expected that he'd take a step back as he got older, but he's yet to take a step back and, judging from his performances in the 2023-24 campaign, he won't be doing so anytime soon either.

The defender, who earns £175,000-per-week, played a starring role for Guardiola's side last season - featuring on 39 occasions for the Manchester outfit as they secured a sensational treble, which included the Premier League and the Champions League.

17 James Maddison (Tottenham)

£170,000-per-week

Following the departure of Kane to Munich, it was always going to be tough to find a replacement for the elite centre forward. In James Maddison, Spurs may not have an outright replacement for the goals that are no longer there, but they do have one of the country's biggest attacking threats.

When he first arrived, the partnership that the 27-year-old forged with Son Heung-min helped propel the north Londoner's to the top of the league. Following his injury, Spurs dropped down the table and have not hit the same heights since, showing how big of a loss Maddison was at that time. Now that he's back in the side, the midfielder - who earns £170,000-per-week - will be looking to play a key role in the club's pursuit of Champions League qualification next season.

18 Ben White (Arsenal)

£150,000-per-week

After recently signing a brand new bumper contract, White has proven his innate versatility by playing out of his natural position this season. A centre-back by trade, the Englishman has nailed down a regular starting position for the Gunners this season - but as a full-back.

The 26-year-old, who pockets £150,000-per-week, has taken to his new role like a duck to water and will be looking to play a big part towards the back end of the season as the north London side look to win the league title for the first time since 2004. With plenty more years left in the tank, it is highly likely that White will be a cornerstone of Arsenal's defence for many seasons to come.

19 Kalvin Phillips (West Ham - On Loan From Manchester City)

£150,000-per-week

Kalvin Phillips left Manchester City in January, joining West Ham United on loan, to help give his chances of playing at Euro 2024 a boost. It's unfortunate then that his abject form has seen him drop out of the squad. He's had a tough time of it in east London and there is even talk that he may end up seeking a return to Leeds United in the summer.

He was a star player at Euro 2022, but his fortunes have faded considerably since then and now doesn't look likely to get on the plane to Germany. That said, he's one of the highest paid English players - earning £150,000-per-week; therefore, it's not all doom and gloom for the former Leeds star.

20 Luke Shaw (Manchester United)

£150,000-per-week

There were times when big doubts came up about whether Luke Shaw was the man to start at left-back in the long term for Manchester United. He was regularly criticised by Jose Mourinho but has since silenced his loudest critics with excellent performances that have made him the starting left-back for both his club and country when fit.

Arguably the best English player at Old Trafford, the 2022-23 season under Erik ten Hag was a particularly good one for the 28-year-old as he helped the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League. Injuries have plagued his progress under the Dutchman so far this season, though. Shaw - who £150,000-per-week - is potentially facing a race against time to be fit for the Euros.

All statistics collected via Capology and Transfermarkt.