Football's Richest Shot-Stoppers: Top 10 Goalkeeper Salaries in 2026 Revealed

A world-class goalkeeper often dictates the outcome between a team lifting silverware or falling short of glory. While the most substantial wages in football have historically been allocated to prolific forwards and imaginative midfielders, elite goalkeepers are now increasingly commanding salaries that would undoubtedly cause many outfield players to feel envious. From prominent figures in the Premier League to seasoned veterans across La Liga, the Bundesliga, and the Saudi Pro League, several of the sport's most recognized shot-stoppers are pocketing six-figure sums every week. Utilizing data from Capology, Planet Football on Friday presented a compilation of the ten highest-paid goalkeepers in global football.

1. **Jan Oblak – £342,127 per week**

Jan Oblak currently leads the earnings chart for goalkeepers, taking home an astonishing £342,127 weekly at Atletico Madrid. Interestingly, the Slovenian did not require a new pay deal to secure the top position; he inherited it after the previously highest-earning goalkeeper accepted a salary reduction. At 33 years old, Oblak is well into the latter stages of his playing career, yet his reputation remains formidable. Since his arrival at Atletico, he has firmly established himself as one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation and a modern La Liga legend. He still has two years remaining on his contract at the Metropolitano.

2. **Marc-Andre ter Stegen – £271,665 per week**

Marc-Andre ter Stegen's reported weekly income stands at £271,665, although Barcelona is currently bearing the majority of the financial load. The German goalkeeper is spending the current season on loan at Ajax, with his temporary club reportedly covering only about 10 percent of his total wages, leaving Barcelona to subsidize the remainder. This is a remarkable situation for a player who was once unequivocally recognized as one of the world’s leading goalkeepers. Ter Stegen remains under contract with Barcelona until 2028, having signed his current terms three years ago.

3. **Gianluigi Donnarumma – £265,000 per week**

Gianluigi Donnarumma holds the distinction of being the Premier League's highest-paid goalkeeper, earning approximately £265,000 each week at Manchester City. City secured the Italy international from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, a transfer that proved to be quite a strategic acquisition. Donnarumma made 43 appearances during his inaugural season in Manchester and now earns more than he previously did during his tenures with both AC Milan and PSG. At just 27, he also has many promising years ahead of him at the pinnacle of the sport.

4. **Manuel Neuer – £247,849 per week**

Manuel Neuer has consistently been at the top of goalkeeper salary rankings for much of his career, but the Bayern Munich icon has seen his position on the list drop after agreeing to a wage reduction in his most recent contract. Nevertheless, £247,849 per week is hardly a modest sum. Now 40, Neuer continues to extend his Bayern career through short-term agreements. His innovative style helped redefine the role of the modern goalkeeper, and despite being past his absolute peak, he continues to be a trusted figure at one of Europe's largest clubs.

5. **Thibaut Courtois – £246,371 per week**

Thibaut Courtois is positioned just below Neuer, earning £246,371 weekly at Real Madrid. The Belgian has arguably inherited Neuer’s status as the world’s most outstanding goalkeeper, particularly after delivering a series of spectacular performances on the biggest stages. At 34, Courtois remains a crucial component at the Bernabeu, though his current contract is entering its final 12 months. Few would argue that his performances have failed to justify his substantial salary.

6. **Edouard Mendy – £197,097 per week**

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is presently the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Saudi Pro League, with a reported weekly earning of £197,097 at Al-Ahli. Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 in a deal valued around £16 million and has enjoyed considerable success since his departure from European football. The Senegal international has played a key role in Al-Ahli securing back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, and a contract extension signed in December 2025 will keep him at the club until 2028.

7. **Emiliano Martinez – £175,000 per week**

Emiliano Martinez has experienced a significant climb up the salary ladder following his transfer to Chelsea. While Capology has not confirmed his Chelsea wages, SalaryLeaks indicates that the Argentine earns approximately £175,000 per week. This represents an increase from the £150,000-per-week salary he received at Aston Villa. Martinez has swiftly established himself as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper and remains one of the most prominent shot-stoppers in world football, largely due to his exploits with Argentina.

8. **Bono – £167,532 per week**

Yassine Bounou, widely known as Bono, is another goalkeeper benefiting handsomely from the financial prowess of Saudi football. The Morocco international earns around £167,532 per week at Al-Hilal. Bono left Sevilla for Saudi Arabia in 2023 after more than a decade playing in Spain and has continued to be a crucial player for