African Footballers' Salaries Surge in Saudi Pro League

The article examines the financial landscape for African footballers, particularly since the Saudi Pro League began offering lucrative contracts. Players like Riyad Mahrez, who earns approximately £160,000 per week at Manchester City, have received offers from Saudi clubs like Al Ahli for £827,000 weekly.

Kalidou Koulibaly's salary increased from £295,000 at Chelsea to £550,000 at Al Hilal, while Sadio Mané nearly doubled his Bayern Munich wage after moving to Riyadh. Mohamed Salah, currently the highest-paid African player in European football at £400,000 per week, has a net worth around £140 million, bolstered by endorsements and investments.

Salah signed a two-year extension with Liverpool in April 2025. The article also references historical figures like Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba, who commanded high salaries in their prime, illustrating the evolving financial status of African players in global football.