Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Tops World’s Highest Wage Bill List: Al-Nassr have emerged as the biggest wage spenders in world football, with the Saudi Pro League club’s annual wage bill standing at £314mn.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest contributor to that figure, reportedly earning £3.5mn per week. The Portuguese superstar’s huge salary highlights the growing financial power of Saudi Arabian clubs, with Al-Hilal also ranking second on the list. The list also features some of the great clubs in the world including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and others.
Top 16 Clubs With The Highest Wage Bills in World Football
- 1. Al-Nassr: Saudi Pro League – £314,241,681
- 2. Al-Hilal: Saudi Pro League – £279,419,929
- 3. Real Madrid: La Liga – £265,807,167
- 4. Manchester City: Premier League – £235,315,600
- 5. Bayern Munich: Bundesliga – £214,886,618
- 6. Barcelona: La Liga – £202,542,766
- 7. Arsenal: Premier League – £185,692,000
- 8. Liverpool: Premier League – £173,492,800
- 9. Manchester United: Premier League – £162,331,000
- 10. Paris Saint-Germain: Ligue 1 – £154,177,306
- 11. Chelsea: Premier League – £147,108,000
- 12. Al-Ahli: Saudi Pro League – £146,287,600
- 13. Aston Villa: Premier League – £143,400,400
- 14. Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League – £138,812,000
- 15. Atletico Madrid: La Liga – £132,864,738
- 16. Inter Milan: Serie A – £117,093,958
How Much Does Cristiano Ronaldo Earn at Al-Nassr?
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly earning £3,459,466 per week at Al-Nassr, making him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. His salary is a major factor behind Al-Nassr’s position at the top of the global wage-bill ranking.
Al-Nassr’s Other Highest Earners
Former Premier League star Sadio Mane is also among Al-Nassr’s top earners, reportedly receiving £664,005 per week. Joao Felix is another highly paid member of the squad, with a reported weekly salary of £290,522. The presence of several high-profile earners demonstrates the scale of Al-Nassr’s investment in its squad.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal: Saudi Arabia Dominates Top Two
Saudi Pro League clubs occupy the top two places in the global wage rankings. Al-Nassr lead with an annual wage bill of £314.24 million, while Al-Hilal are second on £279.42 million. Together, the two clubs spend nearly £594 million a year on wages, according to the figures cited by GiveMeSport and sourced from Capology.
Where Do Real Madrid Rank in the Wage Bill List?
Real Madrid are the highest-ranked Spanish club and third overall, with an annual wage bill of £265,807,167. The figure puts the Spanish giants ahead of all Premier League clubs except Manchester City and highlights the enormous financial scale of European football’s biggest teams.
Where Do Manchester City Rank?
Manchester City are fourth in the worldwide ranking, with an annual wage bill of £235,315,600. The Premier League champions sit below Real Madrid but above Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Arsenal.
Where Do Bayern Munich Rank?
Bayern Munich occupy fifth position globally with an annual wage bill of £214,886,618. The Bundesliga giants are the highest-ranked German club on the list and sit just ahead of Barcelona’s £202.54 million wage bill.
Where Do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United Rank?
Arsenal are seventh worldwide with an annual wage bill of £185,692,000. Liverpool rank eighth at £173,492,800, while Manchester United are ninth with a reported wage bill of £162,331,000. Chelsea are 11th on £147,108,000.
Saudi Pro League’s Growing Financial Power
The presence of three Saudi Pro League clubs in the top 16 underlines the rapid financial growth of football in Saudi Arabia. Alongside Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli rank 12th with an annual wage bill of £146,287,600. The growing spending power of Saudi clubs is increasingly putting them alongside the biggest European sides in terms of player salaries.