There are many Muslim players playing in Europe’s top 5 leagues. Players like Mohammad Salah, Karim Benzema, PaulPogba are regarded as the best player on their team. So, base on their skills and market value, have a look at the list of Highest paid Muslim footballers:
| Rank | Player | Club | Annual Earning | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Pogba | Manchester United | 19.15 Million USD | 2022 |
| 2 | Ousmane Dembele | FC Barcelona | 14.82 Million USD | 2022 |
| 3 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 13.2 Million USD | 2023 |
| 4 | Marouane Fellaini | Shandong Taishan F.C. | 12.5 Million USD | 2022 |
| 5 | Karim Benzema | Real Madrid | 9.9 Million USD | 2023 |
| 6 | N’Golo Kante | Chelsea | 9.9 Million USD | 2023 |
| 7 | Sadio Mane | Liverpool | 9.9 Million USD | 2023 |
| 8 | Ilkay Gundogan | Manchester City | 9.2 Million USD | 2023 |
| 9 | Riyad Mahrez | Manchester City | 7.92 Million USD | 2023 |
| 10 | Miralem Pjanic | FC Barcelona | 7.41 Million USD | 2024 |
Similarly, Muslim players like Frank Ribery, Zidane, Eden Dezko had been an integral part of their clubs.
Paul Pogba
- Date of Birth: 15 March 1993
- Age: 28
- Nationality: French citizen
- Current Team: Manchester United
- Position: Central Midfielder
Pogba is a FIFA Worldcup winner and Manchester United highest wage player. Paul Pogba was signed by Manchester United at the record fee of $95 million dollars. He ranked number one in the Highest Paid Muslim Footballers list.
Pogba is one of the most skilled players to grace the midfield position. He scored 28 goals in his second run as a Man United player
Mohamed Salah
- Date of Birth: 15 June 1992
- Age: 29
- Nationality: Egypt
- Current Team: Liverpool
- Position: Forward, RW
Mohammad Salah has risen to fame in his wonderful season at AS Roma. In Roma’s spell, He scored 29 goals in 65 games before joining Liverpool.
He become the core part of the Liverpool club and won the Champions League and premier league with the team. For Liverpool, he has scored 109 league goals in 161 matches.
Karim Benzema
- Date of Birth: 19 December 1987
- Age: 33
- Nationality: French citizen
- Current Team: Real Madrid
- Position: Striker
Benzema is one of the very few names who gets fame in the early stage of his career. After his breakthrough season at Lyon, He joined Real Madrid.
With Madrid, he won 4 champions league and 3 league titles. He scored 205 goals for Real Madrid in 399 league matches.