Top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in world football in 2026 ft. Donnarumma & Neuer
Some goalkeepers on this list bring in eye-watering salaries!
While it’s usually the star attackers who break the transfer records and are handed out mega deals, there are several goalkeepers in world football who earn exorbitant salaries from their respective clubs.
It may seem like goalkeepers do not attract the same kind of financial investment as their outfield counterparts, but some of the highest-paid goalkeepers in world football shatter this notion. The following list contains FIFA World Cup-winning players, multiple UEFA Champions League winners, as well as players currently unwanted by their clubs.
Let’s look at the list of the top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in the world.
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| Rank | Player | Club | Salary p/w |
| 10 | Alisson Becker | Liverpool | £150,000 |
| 9 | Jordan Pickford | Everton | £150,000 |
| 8 | Yassine Bounou | Al Hilal | £167,532 |
| 7 | Emiliano Martínez | Chelsea | £175,000 |
| 6 | Édouard Mendy | Al Ahli | £197,097 |
| 5 | Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | £246,371 |
| 4 | Manuel Neuer | Bayern Munich | £247,849 |
| 3 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Manchester City | £265,000 |
| 2 | Marc-André ter Stegen | Barcelona/Ajax | £271,665 |
| 1 | Jan Oblak | Atlético Madrid | £342,127 |
10. Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – £150k p/w
Alisson Becker’s £67 million move from Roma still cements his position as the second-most expensive goalkeeper of all time, yet the Liverpool custodian is only the 10th highest-paid player on this list. Regardless, the Brazil international has been instrumental in the Reds’ recent success, winning the UEFA Champions League, two Premier League titles, and multiple cup trophies. He also scored a 95th-minute winner against West Brom in 2021.
9. Jordan Pickford (Everton) – £150k p/w
It is hard to say which division Everton would be playing in had Jordan Pickford not been with them. The long-time England No. 1 has been, by some margin, the best player for the Toffees in this decade, keeping his side in matches with crucial saves in over 300 appearances. He has also won the Everton Player of the Year award multiple times.
8. Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal) – £167,532 p/w
Moroccan legend Yassine Bounou enjoyed a hefty payday when he swapped Sevilla for Al Hilal in 2023. Since then, he has been a major success at the Blue Waves, leading them to the Saudi Pro League, two King’s Cup titles, and two Saudi Super Cup titles. His incredible penalty-stopping ability has also been key for both club and country.
7. Emiliano Martínez (Chelsea) – £175k p/w
Emiliano Martínez ended his six-year association with Aston Villa and moved to Chelsea this summer, with a healthy bump in his reported salary. The Argentine goalkeeper has been one of the best in the world during his time with the Villans, and he will be a much-needed upgrade between the sticks for the Blues, who were used to the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Robert Sanchez.
6. Édouard Mendy (Al Ahli) – £197,097 p/w
Former Chelsea custodian Édouard Mendy became the highest-paid goalkeeper in Saudi Arabia after signing for Al Ahli in 2023. He has been a major success at the Royals, captaining them to back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles. The Senegalese goalkeeper has the most number of clean sheets in the Saudi Pro League across the last three seasons.
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5. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) – £246,371 p/w
Two-time UEFA Champions League winner Thibaut Courtois is only fifth on this list. After being signed from Chelsea in 2018, the Belgian has been an astounding success with Los Blancos, providing a calm presence between the sticks. Álvaro Arbeloa described him as “the best in Real Madrid history”. His contract expires at the end of this season.
4. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) – £247,849 p/w
A pay cut he took at the end of last season saw Manuel Neuer drop down this list, but the Bayern Munich goalkeeper still earns a handsome wage at the age of 40. Despite being at the twilight of his incredible career, Neuer remains a fixture between the sticks for Die Roten, starting 37 matches last season.
3. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City) – £265k p/w
Manchester City’s acquisition of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for £26 million was an incredible move by Pep Guardiola. The former AC Milan star has shown time and again why he is considered the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment, producing crucial saves in the Premier League and the Champions League.
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona/Ajax) – £271,665 p/w
After moving from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014, Marc-André ter Stegen quickly established himself as Barcelona’s No. 1. He has made over 400 appearances for the Catalans, winning 21 trophies, including a treble in his very first season. However, the German custodian has slowly been demoted in favour of Joan Garcia. After spending last season at Girona, he has been loaned to Ajax. The Eredivisie side are covering just 10% of ter Stegen’s mouthwatering salary, while Barcelona are subsidising the rest.
1. Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid) – £342,127 p/w
One of the most underrated goalkeepers in the world, Atlético Madrid custodian Jan Oblak has been a solid presence for the LaLiga side over the last 12 years. He won the league title with Los Colchoneros in 2020-21. Personally, he has won the Zamora Trophy a record six times, becoming the first foreign goalkeeper to make 400+ appearances in the Spanish top flight.
Who is the highest‑paid goalkeeper in the world?
Jan Oblak of Atlético Madrid leads the list, earning £342,127 per week.
How much does Manuel Neuer earn at Bayern Munich?
Manuel Neuer earns £247,849 per week, even after taking a pay cut last season.
How much does Gianluigi Donnarumma earn at Manchester City?
Gianluigi Donnarumma pockets £265,000 per week, ranking third globally.
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