Top 100 Highest-Paid Bundesliga Players in 2025 – Ranked
The Bundesliga continues to attract and retain some of the world’s top footballing talent — and the salaries reflect that. From household names like Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer to young stars such as Jamal Musiala, this ranking reveals the 100 highest-paid players in the league for 2025. Listed by gross annual salary, it offers a clear look at who’s earning the most in German football right now.
100 – Eljif Elmas – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
The North Macedonian midfielder brings creativity and energy to RB Leipzig’s midfield rotation.
99 – Adam Hložek – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
The young Czech forward continues to develop his all-around attacking game at Bayer Leverkusen.
98 – Dan-Axel Zagadou – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
The French centre-back provides physical presence and aerial dominance in Stuttgart’s defense.
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97 – Ermedin Demirović – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
Augsburg’s lead striker is known for his pressing, finishing, and consistent scoring form.
96 – Jonathan Tah – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
Leverkusen’s defensive leader remains a rock at the back and a vocal presence in the dressing room.
95 – Michy Batshuayi – £2,405,500 Gross/Year
The Belgian striker offers experience and impact off the bench in the Bundesliga.
94 – Sacha Boey – £2,550,000 Gross/Year
An athletic and aggressive full-back, Boey has brought energy and intensity to his flank.
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93 – Jamie Bynoe-Gittens – £2,550,000 Gross/Year
The English winger is one of Dortmund’s brightest prospects, known for flair and creativity.
92 – Jonas Omlin – £2,550,000 Gross/Year
The Swiss goalkeeper provides reliability between the posts for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
91 – Rasmus Kristensen – £2,567,000 Gross/Year
The Danish full-back brings tenacity, stamina, and defensive awareness to his role.
90 – Carney Chukwuemeka – £2,643,500 Gross/Year
A rising English talent, Chukwuemeka is viewed as a long-term midfield investment.
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89 – Ozan Kabak – £2,677,500 Gross/Year
The Turkish defender continues to mature as a key figure in Hoffenheim’s defense.
88 – Mahmoud Dahoud – £2,720,000 Gross/Year
A creative and composed presence in midfield, Dahoud adds depth and calm to Stuttgart’s game.
87 – Arthur Theate – £2,720,000 Gross/Year
The Belgian centre-back is known for his toughness, forward passing, and defensive instincts.
86 – Robert Andrich – £2,720,000 Gross/Year
A gritty and physical midfielder, Andrich plays a crucial role in Leverkusen’s central unit.
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85 – Mario Hermoso – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
The experienced Spanish centre-back provides defensive leadership after his Bundesliga arrival.
84 – Julian Weigl – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
Weigl brings calm and control to the midfield, now well-settled in Germany’s top flight.
83 – Amine Adli – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
The French winger offers flair and pressing energy to Bayer Leverkusen’s wide play.
82 – Andreas Skov Olsen – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
Skov Olsen delivers sharp crossing and a goal threat from the flanks, rewarded with a competitive wage.
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81 – Elye Wahi – £2,805,000 Gross/Year'
The French striker is an exciting prospect with physicality and finishing instincts.
80 – Martin Terrier – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
Terrier brings movement and link-up play to his club’s attack, justifying his salary level.
79 – Nico Elvedi – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
A dependable Swiss centre-back, Elvedi is valued for his reading of the game and consistency.
78 – Kevin Trapp – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
Frankfurt’s veteran goalkeeper remains highly paid, reflecting his leadership and reliability.
77 – Alexander Nübel – £2,805,000 Gross/Year
Nübel has secured a strong contract after becoming Stuttgart’s undisputed No. 1.
76 – Hugo Ekitike – £2,975,000 Gross/Year
The French forward is seen as a rising star, earning a healthy wage after his Bundesliga switch.
75 – André Silva – £2,975,000 Gross/Year
Silva’s scoring pedigree is backed by his solid salary package.
74 – Mergim Berisha – £2,975,000 Gross/Year
Berisha’s energy and instinct in front of goal make him a valuable piece in his squad.
73 – Mario Götze – £2,975,000 Gross/Year
The World Cup hero remains one of the better-paid veterans, even in a reduced role.
72 – Oliver Baumann – £2,975,000 Gross/Year
Hoffenheim’s long-time captain continues to provide leadership and dependability in goal.
71 – Yannick Gerhardt – £3,060,000 Gross/Year
Gerhardt offers tactical flexibility and commitment in midfield, reflecting his valuable role.
70 – Aster Vranckx – £3,213,000 Gross/Year
The young Belgian has secured a long-term deal that matches his potential.
69 – Hiroki Ito – £3,213,000 Gross/Year
Ito is a key part of Stuttgart’s back line, earning a competitive salary for his consistency.
68 – Maximilian Beier – £3,213,000 Gross/Year
Beier’s rapid rise in form has earned him one of the highest salaries among emerging German attackers.
67 – Piero Hincapié – £3,213,000 Gross/Year
The Ecuadorian international has developed into one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable young defenders.
66 – Salih Özcan – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
Özcan brings energy and structure to Dortmund’s midfield, earning a solid salary in the process.
65 – Amadou Haidara – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
Leipzig’s Malian midfielder is a key two-way player, and his pay reflects his importance to the system.
64 – Diadié Samassékou – £3,315,000 Gross/Year
The Malian midfielder continues to offer energy and ball-winning ability in the heart of midfield.
63 – Waldemar Anton – £3,366,000 Gross/Year
A defensive leader for Stuttgart, Anton earns a solid wage as the club's backline anchor.
62 – Jonas Hofmann – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
Gladbach’s experienced winger is rewarded for his creativity and consistency in the final third.
61 – Jeremie Frimpong – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
The explosive wing-back is one of Leverkusen’s most dangerous players in transition.
60 – Andrej Kramaric – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
Hoffenheim’s all-time top scorer continues to deliver goals and earns accordingly.
59 – Florian Neuhaus – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
The creative German midfielder remains a vital figure in Gladbach’s midfield setup.
58 – Xaver Schlager – £3,400,000 Gross/Year
Known for his grit and tireless pressing, Schlager holds a crucial role in Leipzig’s midfield.
57 – Granit Xhaka – £3,527,500 Gross/Year
The Swiss captain brings experience, leadership, and control to Bayer Leverkusen’s core.
56 – Pascal Groß – £3,536,000 Gross/Year
Fresh from the Premier League, Groß offers composure and versatility in Union Berlin’s midfield.
55 – Florian Wirtz – £3,825,000 Gross/Year
One of the brightest young stars in Europe, Wirtz is already among Leverkusen’s top earners.
54 – Ramy Bensebaini – £3,825,000 Gross/Year
The Algerian left-back brings a mix of physicality and attacking output to Dortmund’s defense.
53 – Angelo Stiller – £3,842,000 Gross/Year
The midfield technician is Stuttgart’s pass master and one of their top earners.
52 – Deniz Undav – £3,842,000 Gross/Year
Undav’s sharp finishing and pressing have earned him a key role and matching salary.
51 – Lutsharel Geertruida – £4,012,000 Gross/Year
The Dutch defender’s versatility has been rewarded with a competitive Bundesliga salary.
50 – Nico Schlotterbeck – £4,012,000 Gross/Year
A cornerstone of Dortmund’s defense, Schlotterbeck is a dominant aerial and ball-playing presence.
49 – Aleix García – £4,012,000 Gross/Year
García’s passing range and tactical discipline are well-compensated in his Bundesliga deal.
48 – Alassane Pléa – £4,012,000 Gross/Year
A consistent attacking outlet for Gladbach, Pléa combines hold-up play with creativity.
47 – Lovro Majer – £4,012,000 Gross/Year
The Croatian midfielder offers flair and vision in Wolfsburg’s setup.
46 – Julian Ryerson – £4,250,000 Gross/Year
A reliable full-back for Dortmund, Ryerson brings balance, discipline, and tactical awareness.
45 – Eric Dier – £4,250,000 Gross/Year
Dier’s Premier League experience is valued in the Bundesliga, earning him one of the league’s stronger salaries for a defender.
44 – Karim Adeyemi – £5,100,000 Gross/Year
Dortmund’s explosive winger brings pace and unpredictability, earning a strong salary for his age.
43 – Castello Lukeba – £4,250,000 Gross/Year
The young French centre-back is an important part of Leipzig’s defensive rebuild.
42 – Exequiel Palacios – £4,250,000 Gross/Year
Palacios provides balance and work rate in Leverkusen’s midfield.
41 – Edmond Tapsoba – £4,250,000 Gross/Year
A commanding centre-back, Tapsoba anchors Leverkusen’s back line with athleticism and strength.
40 – Maximilian Arnold – £4,675,000 Gross/Year
The Wolfsburg captain is one of the longest-serving midfielders in the league and still among the best-paid.
39 – Peter Gulacsi – £4,760,000 Gross/Year
RB Leipzig’s experienced goalkeeper continues to command a premium for his consistency.
38 – Benjamin Sesko – £4,811,000 Gross/Year
The Slovenian striker is a rising Bundesliga star, already earning big at Leipzig.
37 – Lois Openda – £4,811,000 Gross/Year
Openda’s electric pace and goal output have been crucial for Leipzig’s attacking play.
36 – Alejandro Grimaldo – £5,100,000 Gross/Year
Grimaldo has shined at Leverkusen, earning a top-tier full-back salary.
35 – Felix Nmecha – £5,100,000 Gross/Year
A versatile midfield presence, Nmecha has cemented a regular role at Dortmund.
34 – Patrik Schick – £5,100,000 Gross/Year
The Czech striker has been one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable scorers.
33 – Xavi Simons – £5,100,000 Gross/Year
One of Europe’s most gifted young players, Simons earns a high salary reflecting his potential.
32 – Alexander Nübel – £5,525,000 Gross/Year
Now a regular at Stuttgart, Nübel’s role as a top Bundesliga goalkeeper is well-compensated.
31 – Yussuf Poulsen – £5,610,000 Gross/Year
The Leipzig veteran continues to lead from the front, rewarded with a strong wage.
30 – Lukas Klostermann – £5,610,000 Gross/Year
Klostermann’s defensive reliability and experience remain key for Leipzig.
29 – Josip Stanisic – £5,610,000 Gross/Year
A promising right-back, Stanisic earns well after establishing himself at Bayern Munich.
28 – Willi Orban – £5,610,000 Gross/Year
Leipzig’s captain and defensive mainstay is rewarded for years of consistent service.
27 – Julian Brandt – £5,950,000 Gross/Year
Brandt continues to be a creative force in Dortmund’s attack and earns accordingly.
26 – Marcel Sabitzer – £6,375,000 Gross/Year
A box-to-box engine, Sabitzer is one of the best-paid Austrian internationals in the league.
25 – David Raum – £6,417,500 Gross/Year
A modern full-back with pace and delivery, Raum is among the Bundesliga’s best-paid defenders at Leipzig.
24 – Matthias Ginter – £6,417,500 Gross/Year
Freiburg’s defensive rock continues to earn a top salary thanks to his consistency and leadership.
23 – Benjamin Henrichs – £6,417,500 Gross/Year
Versatile and tactically reliable, Henrichs plays multiple roles in Leipzig’s back line and earns accordingly.
22 – Emre Can – £6,800,000 Gross/Year
The Dortmund captain brings aggression, control, and experience to the midfield — reflected in his high wage.
21 – Raphaël Guerreiro – £6,800,000 Gross/Year
Now at Bayern, Guerreiro’s attacking style and versatility earn him a premium full-back salary.
20 – Nordi Mukiele – £7,140,000 Gross/Year
Mukiele earns big despite a short-term deal, rewarded for his strength and athleticism in defense.
19 – Sébastien Haller – £7,225,000 Gross/Year
Dortmund’s experienced striker is paid well for his hold-up play, physicality, and goalscoring touch.
18 – Konrad Laimer – £7,650,000 Gross/Year
A tireless engine in midfield, Laimer is essential to Bayern’s pressing game and tactical discipline.
17 – Gregor Kobel – £7,650,000 Gross/Year
One of Europe’s top goalkeepers, Kobel is Dortmund’s most secure line of defense and earns accordingly.
16 – Serhou Guirassy – £8,015,500 Gross/Year
Stuttgart’s breakout forward enjoys one of the league’s most rapid salary climbs after a prolific season.
15 – João Palhinha – £8,500,000 Gross/Year
Bayern’s midfield enforcer is rewarded for his elite ball-winning and positional awareness.
14 – Niklas Süle – £8,500,000 Gross/Year
With size, strength, and Bundesliga experience, Süle remains one of the league’s top-paid defenders.
13 – Dayot Upamecano – £8,500,000 Gross/Year
The French centre-back anchors Bayern’s high line with physical dominance and speed.
12 – Min-jae Kim – £10,200,000 Gross/Year
Kim commands a strong salary for his immediate impact and tactical intelligence in central defense.
11 – Leon Goretzka – £11,050,000 Gross/Year
Bayern’s midfield powerhouse blends strength and late runs, securing one of the club’s higher wage packages.
10 – Michael Olise – £11,475,000 Gross/Year
Brought in with high expectations, Olise’s creative spark and dribbling talent place him in the top 10 earners.
9 – Alphonso Davies – £12,750,000 Gross/Year
A global fan favorite, Davies’ electrifying pace and two-way play earn him the highest wage of any Bundesliga full-back.
8 – Thomas Müller – £12,750,000 Gross/Year
The veteran playmaker and club legend continues to draw one of the biggest salaries in German football.
7 – Leroy Sané – £12,750,000 Gross/Year
Sané’s explosive style and goal involvement guarantee his position among Bayern’s top earners.
6 – Kingsley Coman – £14,450,000 Gross/Year
Injury concerns haven’t dented Coman’s value, with his pace and one-on-one quality keeping him in the elite salary bracket.
5 – Jamal Musiala – £16,039,500 Gross/Year
Already a global star at 22, Musiala is paid like one — and is seen as the future of Bayern and Germany.
4 – Serge Gnabry – £16,039,500 Gross/Year
A consistent contributor for club and country, Gnabry remains a core part of Bayern’s attack.
3 – Joshua Kimmich – £17,000,000 Gross/Year
The engine of Bayern’s system, Kimmich’s tactical mind and leadership earn him one of the Bundesliga’s biggest paychecks.
2 – Manuel Neuer – £17,850,000 Gross/Year
Despite his age, Neuer remains the face of German goalkeeping and continues to command elite-level pay.
1 – Harry Kane – £21,250,000 Gross/Year
The marquee arrival from England, Kane sits atop the Bundesliga wage hierarchy as its most valuable and highest-paid player.
