Mohamed Salah becomes Turkish Super Lig's highest-paid player at £342,500 weekly

Mohamed Salah has overtaken Victor Osimhen to become the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig, earning £342,500 per week according to Capology data. The 34‑year‑old Egypt captain signed a two‑year deal with Trabzonspor, pushing Osimhen to second place with £307,795 weekly and N’Golo Kanté third at £225,716.

For Nigerian football followers, the list shows the earning ceiling available in Turkey’s top flight, yet no Nigerian player appears among the top ten earners. Osimhen, despite his high salary, remains the only Nigerian‑origin player in the ranking, highlighting both the opportunity and the current gap for nationals targeting similar contracts.

Other top earners include Ederson, Leroy Sané, Mason Greenwood, Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio, Talisca, Leandro Trossard, Nathan Ake and Matteo Guendouzi, all earning between £123,118 and £225,716 weekly. Salah’s contract runs until 2028, while most peers have similar or shorter terms.

If you’re a Nigerian player eyeing top‑tier wages, would you see leagues like the Turkish Super Lig as a realistic stepping stone, or would you aim for bigger markets to reach such figures?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/06/turkey-highest-paid-players-in-turkish-super-lig-top-10/