African Stars Shine in Premier League's Big-Money Era

African footballers are no longer just lighting up the Premier League on the pitch. They’re sitting at the sharp end of the wage table too.

From Manchester to north London and Newcastle, some of the division’s most influential figures from the continent are now earning salaries that place them alongside the elite. The latest estimates, published by MSN, underline just how far African talent has pushed into the financial core of English football.

Marmoush sets a new benchmark

At the top of the pile, alone and clear, stands Omar Marmoush.

The Egyptian forward, now at Manchester City, is reportedly on a staggering £295,000 per week. That figure doesn’t just put him ahead of his African peers – it almost doubles the bracket of the next group of top earners on £150,000 per week.

Marmoush arrived at the Etihad from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, off the back of an eye-catching spell in the Bundesliga. City paid for a proven attacker; his salary confirms they see him as one of the Premier League’s genuine headline acts.

The £150,000-a-week chasing pack

Behind Marmoush, a cluster of African stars have forced their way into the upper pay tier.

• Bryan Mbeumo, Cameroon’s versatile forward, is now on a reported £150,000 per week at Manchester United. After leaving Brentford, he has grown into one of his country’s leading attacking names in the division, a regular reference point in United’s forward line.
• Sharing that same wage level is Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian forward, also on Manchester City’s books, has seen his stock soar with his rapid rise in English football. His development has been steep and decisive, ending in a lucrative move to the Etihad that reflects his growing value.
• Another Ghanaian, Mohammed Kudus, sits in that £150,000 bracket at Tottenham Hotspur. The attacking midfielder made his Premier League name at West Ham United and has since become one of Africa’s standout figures in the league, blending creativity with a consistent end product that clubs are prepared to pay heavily for.

Wissa, Mazraoui and the defensive money

Just below that top band, Yoane Wissa’s numbers tell their own story. The DR Congo international is reportedly on around £140,000 per week at Newcastle United. A steady attacking presence, Wissa has carved out a reputation as a reliable Premier League forward, and his wage reflects his status among the continent’s better-paid names in England.

At Manchester United, Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui is understood to be earning £135,000 per week. For a full-back, that is elite money. It places him among the highest-paid African defenders in the division and underlines how defensive roles, when filled by top-level talent, now command serious investment.

Young attackers, rising rewards

United’s African contingent does not end there.

• Amad Diallo, the Ivorian winger, is estimated to be on £120,000 per week at Old Trafford. That salary pushes him firmly into the upper tier of African earners at the club and signals the faith United still hold in his potential and impact.
• On the blue side of Manchester, Rayan Aït-Nouri is another name with a significant wage packet. The Algerian full-back, now at Manchester City, is also reportedly earning £120,000 per week. His arrival has strengthened City’s defensive options and increased the already strong African presence at one of the league’s dominant forces.

Baleba and Iwobi: the next tier of influence

The numbers dip slightly with Carlos Baleba, but his trajectory is just beginning.

The Cameroon midfielder, 22, is set to earn around £90,000 per week after completing his move to Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion. After three seasons at Brighton following his 2023 switch from Lille, Baleba has climbed quickly into the spotlight. His new wage packet might sit below the established stars, yet it still places him among the best-paid young African players in the Premier League.

Further south in London, Alex Iwobi continues to carry Nigeria’s flag in the English top flight. The Fulham midfielder is estimated to earn around £80,000 per week, equating to roughly £4.16 million per year before bonuses. Since joining from Everton in September 2023, he has remained one of Nigeria’s most visible and enduring presences in the division.

A continent’s footprint in England’s richest league

Taken together, these reported figures sketch a clear picture: African footballers are not just participating in the Premier League era of vast wealth; they are helping define it.

From Egypt to Ghana, Cameroon to Algeria, the continent’s leading names are securing central roles and heavyweight contracts at some of England’s biggest clubs. The question now is not whether African players belong at the top table of Premier League earnings, but which emerging star will be the next to break into this elite bracket.