Omar Marmoush Tops African Stars' EPL Payday List; Iwobi Makes Cut

African football talents continue to exert significant influence within the English Premier League, with numerous prominent figures securing some of the most financially rewarding deals in the competition. From seasoned attackers to emerging prodigies, players hailing from across the continent are leaving their mark in England, all while enjoying substantial weekly remuneration. According to salary estimates published by MSN, Microsoft's digital news and content platform, on Wednesday, Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush stands at the pinnacle of the highest-earning African players in the EPL. The comprehensive list also features stars from nations like Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Algeria, and Nigeria.

Omar Marmoush – Egypt, Manchester City

Marmoush comfortably leads this exclusive list, with the Manchester City forward reportedly commanding a weekly salary of £295,000. The Egyptian made his move to City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, following a highly impressive stint in the Bundesliga. His reported earnings are nearly double that of other African players on the list who take home £150,000 per week, underscoring his elite status among the Premier League’s top African earners.

Bryan Mbeumo – Cameroon, Manchester United

Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo is among the next tier of high earners, with his reported weekly salary standing at £150,000. The Manchester United forward joined the club from Brentford and has firmly established himself as one of Cameroon’s leading attacking talents in the Premier League.

Antoine Semenyo – Ghana, Manchester City

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo is also reported to be earning £150,000 per week at Manchester City. His rapid progress in English football has significantly boosted his market value and profile, culminating in a lucrative transfer to the Etihad Stadium.

Mohammed Kudus – Ghana, Tottenham Hotspur

Another Ghanaian star, Mohammed Kudus, reportedly receives £150,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur. The attacking midfielder has risen to become one of Africa’s most recognized players in the Premier League, having initially made a name for himself at West Ham United.

Yoane Wissa – DR Congo, Newcastle United

DR Congo international Yoane Wissa is estimated to earn approximately £140,000 per week at Newcastle United. The forward has consistently provided an attacking threat in the Premier League and is ranked among the continent’s best-paid players in England.

Noussair Mazraoui – Morocco, Manchester United

Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui reportedly earns £135,000 per week at Manchester United. This salary positions him among the highest-paid African defenders currently playing in the Premier League.

Amad Diallo – Ivory Coast, Manchester United

Ivorian winger Amad Diallo’s estimated weekly earnings at Manchester United are £120,000. This figure places the Ivory Coast international among the well-compensated African players at Old Trafford.

Rayan Aït-Nouri – Algeria, Manchester City

Algerian defender Rayan Aït-Nouri also reportedly earns £120,000 per week at Manchester City. The full-back’s transfer to the Etihad has further enhanced the presence of African talent at one of England’s premier clubs.

Carlos Baleba – Cameroon, Manchester United

Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba is reportedly set to earn around £90,000 per week following his transfer to Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 22-year-old spent three seasons at Brighton after joining from Lille in 2023 before securing his high-profile move to Old Trafford. Baleba’s reported salary, while lower than some established African stars, still places him among the better-paid young African players in the Premier League.

Alex Iwobi – Nigeria, Fulham

Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi is estimated to earn approximately £80,000 per week at Fulham. This translates to an annual income of roughly £4.16 million, excluding any bonuses. Iwobi joined Fulham from Everton in September 2023 and remains one of Nigeria’s most prominent players in the Premier League.

The reported figures underscore the increasing financial clout of African footballers in England’s top-flight league, with players from various African nations continuing to secure significant roles and lucrative contracts at Premier League clubs.