Arsenal player salaries: Is Saka the highest paid Gunner at the moment?

Arsenal player salaries: Is Saka the highest paid Gunner at the moment?

Lenah Ann
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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Mikel Arteta has done an excellent job transforming Arsenal to a level capable of being at the top of the English Premier League table. He has produced formidable players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal players' salaries motivate their performance in addition to their discipline, coordination, and good managerial skills.

What is the average salary of an Arsenal player?
Jorginho (Left), Bukayo Saka (Centre), and Eddie Nketiah (Right) celebrate during the PL match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
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During the 2022/2023 season, Arsenal signed more players, such as Leandro Trossard and Jorginho, to help remain at the top of the table. Dig in to find more details about Arsenal players' salaries and if Saka is the highest-paid Gunner.

Arsenal players' salaries

The football club's total gross players' salaries for the 2022/2023 season is approximately $119,801,237 annually, which amounts to $2,304,169 weekly. The figures are estimated as salaries vary from player to player and with seasons.

Usually, unverified players' salaries are calculated using algorithms or determined through information from yet-to-be-confirmed pages. Players on loan, those whose contracts have been terminated or inactive yet still paid by the club, are marked in grey.

Arsenal women's players' salaries

According to various online sources, the average salary for women footballers in the club is estimated to be $56,105 annually. The highest-paid player is defender Leah Williamson, who captained England Lionesses to victory in the Euro 2022 championship and pocketed $238,747.

What is the average salary of an Arsenal player?

The average weekly salary of a Gunner player is approximately $101,000, which amounts to about $5.3 million annually.

List of Arsenal players' salaries and contracts

Players are paid according to their performances and skills on the pitch. According to various online sources, Sports Brief has compiled a list detailing Arsenal's current roster with their alleged annual and weekly salaries.

15. Mohamed Elneny - $3,537,484

Arsenal players' salaries
Mohamed Elneny celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match against Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on 9 January 2023 in Oxford, England. Photo: Marc Atkins
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The Egyptian defender signed with the Gunners on 13 January 2016 and debuted for the club in a win against Burnley in the FA Cup on 30 January, thus becoming the first Egyptian to play.

He later scored his first goal in the Champions League match against FC Barcelona. He has scored one goal in 88 appearances for Arsenal.

Full name

Mohamed Naser Elsayed Elneny

Date of birth

11 July 1992

Age

30 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt

Nationality

Egyptian

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Egypt national team

Position

Defensive midfielder

Contract

1 year

Net worth

Estimated to be $5 million

14. Takehiro Tomiyasu - $3,537,484

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Takehiro Tomiyasu in action during the Premier League match against Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on 15 February 2023 in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
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The Japanese centre-back signed with the Gunners on 31 August 2021 on a four-year contract with an alleged transfer fee of $19.2 million. He debuted on 11 September 2021 in a game against Norwich City. So far, he has made 39 appearances with 0 goals for the club.

Full name

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Date of birth

5 November 1998

Age

24 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Fukuoka, Japan

Nationality

Japanese

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Arsenal and Japan national team

Position

Centre-back and full-back

Contract

3 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $4 million

13. Jakub Kiwior - $3,730,438

List of Arsenal players’ salaries and contracts
Jakub Kiwior during a training session at London Colney on 9 February 2023 in St Albans, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
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The renowned Polish soccer player signed with the Gunners on a long-term contract on 23 January 2023 and is yet to make his first appearance.

On 23 January 2023, Kiwior moved to Arsenal on a long-term contract.

Full name

Jakub Piotr Kiwior

Date of birth

15 February 2000

Age

23 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Tychy, Poland

Nationality

Polish

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Poland national team

Position

Centre-back

Contract

6 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $5 million

12. Aaron Ramsdale - $3,859,073

Arsenal players’ salaries weekly and annually
Aaron Ramsdale during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: David Price
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The English goalkeeper moved to Arsenal on 20 August 2021 from Sheffield United on a long-term contract. Five days later, he debuted for the club in an away game against West Bromwich Albion in an EFL Cup.

Ramsdale later made his Premier League debut on 11 September 2021 and kept a clean sheet in a match against Norwich City, and as of February 2023, he has made 57 appearances for the club.

Full name

Aaron Christopher Ramsdale

Date of birth

14 May 1998

Age

24 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Stoke-on-Trent, England

Nationality

English

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the England national team

Position

Goalkeeper

Contract

3 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $11 million

11. Bukayo Saka - $4,502,252

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Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: James Gill
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The English midfielder is considered the number one Gunner player in the 2022/23 season to have scored eight goals and provided eight assists with 16 shots on goal as of February 2023. He has scored 26 goals for Arsenal in 120 appearances.

He won the FA Cup and the Community Shield with Arsenal, and his contribution to the win was evident. He is known for his attacking and creativity when the ball is in his possession, providing crucial chances that often lead to goals.

Full name

Bukayo Ayoyinka T M Saka

Date of birth

5 September 2001

Age

21 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Ealing, England

Nationality

English

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the England national team

Position

Winger, left-back, and midfielder

Contract

2 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $2.6 million

10. Leandro Trossard - $5,788,610

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Leandro Trossard during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
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The Belgian national signed for Arsenal on 20 January 2023 on a long-term contract with a transfer fee estimated to be $24 million and additional add-ons of approximately $8.4 million.

He debuted for the Gunners on 22 January 2023, coming in as a substitute in a match against Manchester United. On 27 January, he made his full debut against Manchester City. He has scored 1 goal in 5 appearances for the club.

Full name

Leandro Trossard

Date of birth

4 December 1994

Age

28 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Maasmechelen, Belgium

Nationality

Belgian

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Belgium national team

Position

Winger

Contract

4 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $5 million

9. Eddie Nketiah - $6,431,789

The famous English striker joined Gunner's first team on 28 September 2017 in a match against BATE Borisov in the UEFA Europa League. His performance has been exceptional; so far, he has scored 14 goals in 80 appearances with the Gunners.

Full name

Edward Keddar Nketiah

Date of birth

30 May 1999

Age

23 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Lewisham, London, England

Nationality

English

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Arsenal

Position

Striker

Contract

5 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $5 million

8. Kieran Tierney - $7,074,968

The Scottish-based footballer signed with Arsenal on 8 August 2019 on a contract estimated to be worth $30 million. He debuted against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup on 24 September 2019.

His first appearance in the Premier League came on 27 October 2023 in a match against Crystal Palace. He has scored three goals in 80 appearances with the Gunners.

Full name

Kieran Tierney

Date of birth

5 June 1997

Age

25 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Douglas, Isle of Man

Nationality

Scottish

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Scotland national team

Position

Defender

Contract

4 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $19.5 million

7. Martin Odegaard - $7,396,557

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Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: James Gill
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The Norwegian midfielder signed a four-year contract with the Gunners on 20 August 2021 in an alleged deal worth $37.2 million with potential add-ons of about $42.6 million. He debuted in an away match against Manchester City, losing 5-0. He has scored 15 goals in 58 appearances with the club.

Full name

Martin Odegaard

Date of birth

17 December 1998

Age

24 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Drammen, Norway

Nationality

Norwegian

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Norway national team

Position

Midfielder

Contract

3 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $18 million

6. Granit Xhaka - $7,718,147

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Granit Xhaka warms up before the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: David Price
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The renowned Swiss midfielder signed with the Gunners on 25 May 2016 from Borussia Monchengladbach on a transfer fee estimated to be between $36.2-$42.2 million. He made his debut in a match against the MLS All-Stars, and since then, he has scored 13 goals in 211 appearances.

Full name

Granit Xhaka

Date of birth

27 September 1992

Age

30 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Basel, Switzerland

Nationality

Swiss

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Switzerland national team

Position

Midfielder

Contract

2 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $17 million

5. Ben White - $7,718,147

List of Arsenal players’ salaries and contracts
Ben White during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: James Gill
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The English defender signed with Arsenal on 30 July 2021 for an alleged sum of $60.4 million. He made his debut for the club on 13 August 2021 in a match against Brentford, and since then, he has made 55 appearances and is yet to score.

Full name

Benjamin William White

Date of birth

8 October 1997

Age

25 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Poole, England

Nationality

English

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the England national team

Position

Defender

Contract

4 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $3 million

4. Oleksandr Zinchenko - $9,647,684

Arsenal players’ salaries weekly and annually
Oleksandr Zinchenko reacts during the PL match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 18 February 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: David Price
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The Ukrainian-based soccer player signed with the Gunners on a long-term contract on 22 July 2022 on a reported estimated fee of $36.2 with potential rising add-ons of about $38.7 million. He debuted in the match against Crystal Palace and registered his first assist.

He scored his first goal for Arsenal on 18 February 2023 in a match against Aston Villa. As of February 2023, he has scored 1 goal in 16 appearances.

Full name

Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Zinchenko

Date of birth

15 December 1996

Age

26 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Radomyshl, Ukraine

Nationality

Ukrainian

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Ukraine national team

Position

Left-back, left wing-back, and midfielder

Contract

4 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $5 million

3. Gabriel Martinelli - $11,577,220

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Gabriel Martinelli during the PL match against Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on 15 February 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Photo: Marc Atkins
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The Brazilian footballer signed a long-term contract with Arsenal on 2 July 2019 for an estimated fee of $7.2 million. He has scored 19 goals in 80 appearances and is considered one of the best wingers in the club's history.

Full name

Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva

Date of birth

18 June 2001

Age

21 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Guarulhos, Brazil

Nationality

Brazilian

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Brazil national team

Position

Forward and winger

Contract

5 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $10 million

2. Thomas Partey - $12,863,578

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Thomas Partey during the Premier League match against Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on 11 February 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Photo: Stephanie Meek
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The Ghanaian-based football player signed with the Gunners on 5 October 2020 on a long-term contract from Atletico Madrid after activating his release clause worth approximately $54.4 million.

He debuted on 17 October 2020, replacing Granit Xhaka as a substitute in an away defeat against Manchester City. Partey scored his first goal against Aston Villa and was named player of the month. He has scored four goals in 66 appearances with the Gunners.

Full name

Thomas Teye Partey

Date of birth

13 June 1993

Age

29 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Krobo Odumase, Ghana

Nationality

Ghanaian

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Ghana national team

Position

Midfielder

Contract

3 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $30 million

1. Gabriel Jesus - $17,044,241

The Brazilian-based football player signed with the Gunners from Manchester City on 4 July 2022 on an estimated five-year contract of $54.4 million. He is the highest-paid under player in the 2022/2023 season w, with an annual salary of approximately $17 million.

Arsenal players' salaries
Gabriel Jesus in action during the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 12 November 2022 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Photo: Visionhaus
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The renowned player has made 14 appearances and scored five goals providing five assists for Arsenal in the English Premier League.

Full name

Gabriel Fernando de Jesus

Date of birth

3 April 1997

Age

25 years of age (as of March 2023)

Place of birth

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nationality

Brazilian

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Arsenal and the Brazil national team

Position

Forward

Contract

5 years

Net worth

Estimated to be $27 million

How much is Arsenal's team worth?

The club is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, and as of 2023, its net worth is estimated to be $3 billion.

Arsenal has been at the top of the English Premier League table since the beginning of the 2022/2023 season. Looking at Arsenal's players' salaries, the work and dedication of the club's manager, and the players' determination, they, sure enough, deserve to be at the top.

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