Top 10 players with the highest salaries in Ligue 1 in 2024

Top 10 players with the highest salaries in Ligue 1 in 2024

Sospeter Itolondo, Peris Walubengo
updated at February 14, 2024 at 12:15 PM

Ligue 1 (officially called Ligue 1 Uber Eats) is one of the most prestigious leagues in Europe. The French football league has some of the world's greatest and best-earning soccer players. Fans wondering who is the highest-paid player in Ligue 1 in the 2024-25 season can find answers in this article. Check out below the ‌Ligue 1 salaries for the top 10 highest-paid players.

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Ligue 1 salaries for the top 10 highest-paid players. Photo: @presnelkimpembeofficial, @J.BernatOfficial, @AchrafHakimi2, @GigioDonnarumma, @Mukieleofficiel, @Marco Verratti, @keylornavascr, @kylianmbappeofficiel (modified by author)
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Some of the world's top soccer legends like Messi, Neymar, Ángel Di María, Eden Hazard, and Sergio Ramos are former Ligue 1 players. Since the league made these athletes USD multimillionaires and keeps producing more players of this caliber, soccer fans are curious about the salaries footballers earn in this French league. Therefore, this post unveils how much Ligue 1's best players make weekly.

Ligue 1 salaries for the highest-paid players

It is no surprise that some of Paris Saint-Germain's biggest names dominate the list of the highest-paid players in League 1. For instance, Kylian Mbappe, Kimpembe, and Hakimi from PSG are some of the world's most successful athletes playing in this league. So far, Mbappe is one of the most expensive players in football history. Let us dig into the league's best-paid players in the 2024-25 season:

10. Presnel Kimpembe (PSG)

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Presnel Kimpembe wearing blue-black jerseys. Photo: @presnelkimpembeofficial (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Presnel Kimpembe
  • Birthdate: 13 August 1995
  • Age: 29 years (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Beaumont-sur-Oise, France
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain FC, France national football team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Congolese-French
  • Height: 1.83 m

The PSG defender/vice-captain is one of the most reputable names in international football, having won the World Cup and other accolades. Presnel Kimpembe is also one of the league's most valuable players. His contract with PSG will end in 2024. The showstopper's market value is €28.00 million, and since his weekly salary is €147,692, Kimpembe earns less than €700,000 per month. The player wants a €300,000 monthly salary increase.

9. Nordi Mukiele (PSG)

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Nordi Mukiele wearing a blue jacket and sweater. Photo: @Mukieleofficiel (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Nordi Mukiele Mulere
  • Birthdate: 1 November 1997
  • Age: 26 years (as of August 2024)
  • Birthplace: Montreuil, France
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, France national team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: French
  • Height: 1.87 m

Since going to Paris Saint-Germain, the French defender has been at the top of his form. His playmaking abilities are also out of this world. As a result, Nordi Mukiele has won many accolades and scored important goals for the team he has played for. The player has performed at the top level since joining PSG; his contract will expire on 30 June 2027. Mukiele is valued at €18.00 million, and his weekly salary is €161,538.

8. Juan Bernat (PSG)

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Juan Bernat wearing blue PSG jersey and red Bayern Munich jersey. Photo: @J.BernatOfficial, @BarcelonaNewsPortal (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Juan Bernat Velasco
  • Birthdate: 1 March 1993
  • Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Cullera, Spain
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Spain national football team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Height: 1.77 m

The Spanish defender made a surprise move from Bayern Munich to the French giants on 31 August 2018. Many expected him to dominate the European league, and he has performed to their expectations. Juan Bernat's market value is €10.00 million, and he earns a weekly salary of €168,462. His contract will end in 2025.

7. Fabián Ruiz (PSG)

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Fabián Ruiz wearing blue PSG jersey and training in a blue marvin. Photo: @fabianruiz52 (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Fabián Ruiz Peña
  • Birthdate: 3 April 1996
  • Age: 28 years (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Spain national football team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Height: 1.89 m

The Spanish soccer star arrived at PSG from SSC Napoli on 30 August 2022 and has always proved he is one of the best defenders in the world whenever he is on the pitch. Fabián Ruiz is known for his vision, passing, ball control, dribbling skills, and tactical versatility. The Spanish player is valued at €32.00 million, and he earns a staggering €174,808 per week at PSG. His contract will expire in 2027.

6. Keylor Navas (PSG)

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Keylor Navas wearing white and black jerseys. Photo: @keylornavascr (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Keilor Antonio Navas Gamboa
  • Birthdate: 15 December 1986
  • Age: 38 years (as of August 2024)
  • Birthplace: San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Costa Rica national team
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: Spanish-Costa Rican
  • Height: 1.96 m

The PSG goalkeeper has always been in top form at Real Madrid and has continued showing his class at PSG. Nonetheless, the stiff competition Keylor Navas faces from Donnarumma seems like history repeating itself from his Madrid days when Coutois arrived at the Bernabeu. Keylor's contract with PSG will end on expiring on 30 June 2024. His market value is €4.00 million, and his weekly salary is €209,808. The Costa Rican joined Nottingham Forest FC (the newly promoted Premier League club) on loan until the end of the 2023-24 season, with no option to buy.

5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)

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Gigio Donnarumma holding trophies. Photo: @GigioDonnarumma (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Gianluigi Donnarumma Cavaliere OMRI
  • Birthdate: 25 February 1999
  • Age: 25 years (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Italy national football team
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Height: 1.96 m

Since joining PSG, the Italian goalkeeper has been making headlines due to his heroic performances. Gianluigi Donnarumma is widely considered as Buffon's successor. The towering goalkeeper has already cemented his position in this legendary PSG side, and his contract will run until 2026. Gianluigi's market value is €45.00 million, and his salary is €244,808 weekly.

4. Marco Verratti (PSG)

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Marco Verratti wearing blue and red T-shirts. Photo: @Marco Verratti (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Marco Verratti Cavaliere OMRI
  • Birthdate: 5 November 1992
  • Age: 31 years (as of August 2024)
  • Birthplace: Pescara, Italy
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Italy national team
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Height: 1.65 m

The Italian has won nearly every cup with PSG except for the Champions League. He has also added the much-coveted Euros recently. Over and over, Marco Verratti has proven that stature is essential in the midfield. The player is valued at €40.00 million and earns a weekly salary of €276,923 in the 2023-2024 season. His contract with PSG (Ligue 1) will expire in 2026.

3. Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

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Achraf Hakimi wearing a blue jersey and sweater. Photo: @AchrafHakimi2 (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Achraf Hakimi Mouh
  • Birthdate: 4 November 1998
  • Age: 25 years (as of August 2024)
  • Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco national football team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Moroccan-Spanish
  • Height: 1.81 m

The Moroccan defender has been at the top of the game since he joined Paris Saint-Germain. He is always involved in PSG's goals with superb link-up play with his teammates. Achraf Hakimi was nominated for the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO World 11. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 7 August 2023, playing the entire ninety minutes and scoring his first goal for the club against Troyes. The player is valued at €65.00 million, and he earns a towering €279,808 weekly.

2. Marquinhos (PSG)

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Marquinhos wearing blue and yellow jerseys. Photo: @m5marquinhos (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Marcos Aoás Corrêa
  • Birthdate: 14 May 1994
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Brazil national football team
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Height: 1.83 m

The Brazilian defender has been at the top of his form for years. He is also Paris Saint-Germain's team captain. Marcos Aoás Corrêa's heroic performances and great areal ability have saved the French giants from defeat a couple of times. Also, the player has been instrumental in scoring goals. Marquinhos extended his contract with PSG until 2028. His market value is €65.00 million and earns a staggering €323,077 weekly.

1. Kylian Mbappé (PSG)

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Kylian Mbappé wearing white hoodie and jacket. Photo: @kylianmbappeofficiel (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
  • Birthdate: 20 December 1998
  • Age: 25 years (as of August 2024)
  • Birthplace: 19th arrondissement, Paris, France
  • Current teams: Paris Saint-Germain, France national football team
  • Position: Forward
  • Nationality: French
  • Height: 1.78 m

The French footballer is a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the France national team. Kylian Mbappé is among the most sought-after and highest-paid footballers in the world. He has been at the forefront of most of PSG's goals and assisted many goals in the league. The player is valued at €180.00 million and earns a weekly salary of €1,384,615 weekly. His PSG contract will end in 2024.

Who is the highest-paid player in French Ligue 1?

Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid and one of the wealthiest footballers in Ligue 1 in 2024. He earns an annual salary of €72,000,000 (€1,384,615 weekly) for the 2024-2025 season.

Who is the highest-paid player in PSG?

Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid PSG footballer and among the world's highest-earning athletes in 2024. He earns approximately €1,384,615 weekly (€72,000,000 annually) in the 2024-2025 season.

How much do Ligue 1 players make on average in 2024?

PSG has the highest-earning Ligue 1 players who get an average annual salary of €11 million.

Is there a salary cap in Ligue 1?

Ligue 1 will apply a salary cap in the 2024/25 season. The cap will apply to youth players’ first professional contract from three years to five to limit foreign clubs from poaching promising talents.

Who's the highest-paid player right now?

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's highest-earning athlete. The Portuguese professional footballer earned $130 million last year at Manchester United. His current salary at Al Nassr is $4.43 million weekly ( $17.75 monthly).

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Cristiano Ronaldo wearing blue-yellow jersey and a gray T-shirt. Photo: @Cristiano (modified by author)
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Who is the highest-paid player in the Bundesliga?

Centre-forward Harry Kane of Bayern Munich is the highest-earning player in the Bundesliga. He makes €480,769 weekly (€25,000,000 annually) in the 2024-2025 season.

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Harry Kane wearing a white T-shirt and jersey. Photo: @harrykaneofficial (modified by author)
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Who is the highest-paid player in Serie A?

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Dušan Vlahović wearing red and purple jerseys. Photo: @DeadlineDayLive, @SerieA (modified by author)
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Centre-forward Dušan Vlahović of Juventus is the highest-paid player in Serie A. He earns €12,960,000 annually (€249,231 per week) in the 2024-2025 season.

What league pays players the most?

The NBA has the highest player wages worldwide, with each player earning $8.32 million annually on average.

Ligue 1 salaries for the highest-paid players confirm that PSG pays its players handsomely. The club has the league's best players and greatly rewards their efforts. As a result, PSG players are always inspired to make their club France's wealthiest and most elite soccer club.

Players with the highest salaries in Ligue 1
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