How much Portugal’s football stars earn: Full salary list 2025 – Ranked from Lowest to Highest

Portuguese players are lighting up the footballing world, playing for some of the biggest clubs in Europe and the Middle East. Their weekly and yearly salaries reveal a fascinating hierarchy — from promising youngsters on entry-level contracts to global superstars earning astronomical sums. Here’s the complete ranking, starting from the bottom.

45. Henrique Araújo – S.L. Benfica (£19,896 per week / £1,034,615 per year)

Henrique Araújo is a young striker at S.L. Benfica. His current contract reflects his status as a developing talent, but he’s already showing signs of the clinical finishing needed to become a major figure in Portuguese football. His low wage highlights the gap between prospects and established stars.

44. Diogo Costa – FC Porto (£23,876 per week / £1,241,538 per year)

Diogo Costa is widely regarded as one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe. Playing for FC Porto, his salary is still modest relative to his talent — likely to increase significantly with a transfer to a top European league.

43. Manu – S.L. Benfica (£24,042 per week / £1,250,160 per year)

Manu is progressing steadily through Benfica’s ranks. His contract reflects a player on the verge of making a real first-team breakthrough.

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42. Rodrigo Gomes – Wolverhampton Wanderers (£25,000 per week / £1,300,000 per year)

A talented winger at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Rodrigo Gomes is part of a growing Portuguese contingent in the Premier League. His salary signals trust in his potential and growing importance in England’s top flight.

41. Bruma – S.L. Benfica (£25,534 per week / £1,327,756 per year)

Bruma brings valuable experience and flair to Benfica’s attack. Once a wonderkid, he remains a respected figure in Portuguese football, earning a respectable wage for his veteran presence.

40. Tomás Araújo – S.L. Benfica (£27,026 per week / £1,405,352 per year)

Tomás Araújo is another Benfica youth product making his mark. As a young defender, his current earnings reflect potential more than established stardom, but his future looks promising.

39. Gonçalo Inácio – Sporting CP (£28,684 per week / £1,491,570 per year)

Gonçalo Inácio is already a key piece of Sporting CP’s defense. He is one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe, and his next contract is likely to make him a top earner.

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38. Tiago Tomás – VfB Stuttgart (£30,894 per week / £1,606,500 per year)

Tiago Tomás earns a solid wage at VfB Stuttgart. Still only 22, he is building his career in the Bundesliga and has the attributes to make the leap to a bigger club.

37. Pedro Gonçalves – Sporting CP (£39,793 per week / £2,069,231 per year)

An attacking force at Sporting CP, Pedro Gonçalves has become one of the most consistent performers in Portugal. His salary reflects his creative influence and leadership on the pitch.

36. Fábio Cardoso – Sevilla FC (£37,400 per week / £1,955,000 per year)

Fábio Cardoso plays in La Liga for Sevilla FC. A steady and experienced defender, his salary places him among Portugal’s solid mid-tier earners abroad.

35. Florentino Luís – Burnley FC (£40,000 per week / £2,080,000 per year)

Florentino Luís plays for Burnley F.C. in the Premier League. Known for his defensive intelligence, his wage mirrors a stable first-team role.

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34. Dário Essugo – Chelsea FC (£40,000 per week / £2,080,000 per year)

Dário Essugo is one of Portugal’s youngest talents playing abroad. His contract at Chelsea F.C. shows how highly the club rates his potential.

33. Fábio Carvalho – Brentford FC (£40,000 per week / £2,080,000 per year)

Fábio Carvalho is aiming to rebuild his momentum at Brentford F.C.. His salary fits his age and the club’s belief in his development.

32. Fábio Vieira – Hamburger SV (£46,260 per week / £2,405,500 per year)

Fábio Vieira is plying his trade in Germany at Hamburger SV. A technically gifted midfielder, he’s earning well while seeking a resurgence in form.

31. Vitinha – Genoa CFC (£55,213 per week / £2,871,057 per year)

Vitinha has established himself in Serie A with Genoa CFC. His wage reflects his experience and adaptability.

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30. Mateus Fernandes – West Ham United (£60,000 per week / £3,120,000 per year)

Mateus Fernandes is growing steadily at West Ham United F.C.. He is part of the Premier League’s next wave of Portuguese talent.

29. José Sá – Wolverhampton Wanderers (£60,000 per week / £3,120,000 per year)

A reliable goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., José Sá commands a solid wage thanks to his consistency in England.

28. João Mário – Juventus FC (£61,347 per week / £3,190,064 per year)

João Mário brings experience and technical quality to Juventus FC. His salary reflects his seniority and reliability in midfield.

27. Renato Veiga – Villarreal CF (£62,176 per week / £3,233,173 per year)

Renato Veiga is making his mark at Villarreal CF. His wage indicates the faith the club has in his growing influence.

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26. Francisco Trincão – Sporting CP (£64,663 per week / £3,362,500 per year)

Francisco Trincão is one of Sporting CP’s most important attackers. His creativity and experience make him one of the better-paid players in Portugal.

25. Nuno Tavares – Lazio (£67,482 per week / £3,509,070 per year)

Nuno Tavares is playing in Serie A with S.S. Lazio. His salary is a reflection of his attacking full-back style and international profile.

24. Roger Fernandes – Al-Ittihad FC (£67,648 per week / £3,517,692 per year)

Teenager Roger Fernandes is already earning a significant wage at Al-Ittihad FC. His contract shows just how highly he’s valued abroad.

23. Gonçalo Guedes – Real Sociedad (£68,974 per week / £3,586,666 per year)

Gonçalo Guedes plays for Real Sociedad. His salary reflects his quality as a proven top-level winger in La Liga.

22. André Silva – Elche CF (£68,974 per week / £3,586,666 per year)

André Silva is also earning nearly £69k weekly at Elche CF. His experience across Europe keeps him in the higher earning bracket.

21. André Gomes – LOSC Lille (£75,441 per week / £3,922,916 per year)

André Gomes continues to bring experience and elegance to LOSC Lille. His salary mirrors his established Premier League pedigree.

20. Toti Gomes – Wolverhampton Wanderers (£80,000 per week / £4,160,000 per year)

Toti Gomes has grown into a reliable figure at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. His steady salary reflects that importance.

19. Danilo Pereira – Al-Ittihad FC (£84,560 per week / £4,397,115 per year)

Veteran midfielder Danilo Pereira brings leadership and power to Al-Ittihad FC. His contract is one of the most lucrative among Portugal’s Saudi-based players.

18. Diogo Dalot – Manchester United (£85,000 per week / £4,420,000 per year)

Diogo Dalot is a regular starter at Manchester United F.C.. A trusted right-back, his pay reflects his Premier League status.

17. João Neves – Paris Saint-Germain (£96,498 per week / £5,017,884 per year)

João Neves has had a meteoric rise at Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. His wage is already one of the highest for a player of his age.

16. Gonçalo Ramos – Paris Saint-Germain (£105,451 per week / £5,483,461 per year)

Gonçalo Ramos is a key striker for PSG. His salary reflects his goal-scoring role on one of Europe’s richest teams.

15. Rafael Leão – AC Milan (£106,280 per week / £5,526,570 per year)

Rafael Leão is a superstar at AC Milan. His explosive style and match-winning ability make him one of Serie A’s highest earners.

14. Francisco Conceição – Juventus FC (£116,726 per week / £6,069,743 per year)

Young winger Francisco Conceição is making waves at Juventus FC. His strong salary shows how quickly he’s climbed the ranks.

13. Matheus Nunes – Manchester City (£130,000 per week / £6,760,000 per year)

Matheus Nunes plays for Manchester City F.C.. A key midfielder in one of the best squads in the world, his wages are fittingly high.

12. João Palhinha – Tottenham Hotspur (£135,000 per week / £7,020,000 per year)

João Palhinha dominates midfields at Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. His physicality and tactical intelligence have earned him a spot among the top earners.

11. Raphaël Guerreiro – Bayern Munich (£130,769 per week / £6,800,000 per year)

Raphaël Guerreiro brings elite technical ability to FC Bayern Munich. A proven winner, his salary reflects years of top-level excellence.

10. Pedro Neto – Chelsea (£160,000 per week / £8,320,000 per year)

The explosive winger has earned a marquee move to Chelsea and a salary that reflects his Premier League pedigree. Neto’s direct running, end-product, and versatility across the front line make him one of Portugal’s most valuable wide attackers.

9. Nuno Mendes – Paris Saint-Germain (£180,892 per week / £9,406,377 per year)

Nuno Mendes is one of the highest-paid full-backs in the world at PSG. At just 23, his earning power is already elite.

8. Vitinha – Paris Saint-Germain (£195,980 per week / £10,190,960 per year)

Midfield maestro Vitinha is thriving in Paris. His weekly earnings reflect his growing reputation as one of Europe’s best playmakers.

7. Rúben Dias – Manchester City (£250,000 per week / £13,000,000 per year)

Rúben Dias is the defensive leader at Manchester City F.C.. His contract places him among the highest-paid defenders in world football.

6. João Cancelo – Al Hilal (£253,846 per week / £13,199,966 per year)

João Cancelo moved to Al Hilal SFC on a huge contract. His earnings reflect his world-class status at full-back.

5. Rúben Neves – Al Hilal (£286,840 per week / £14,915,703 per year)

Rúben Neves also plays for Al Hilal, where he’s one of the team’s most influential figures. His wages are among the highest for any Portuguese player in the world.

4. João Félix – Al Nassr (£290,157 per week / £15,088,139 per year)

João Félix is enjoying a new chapter at Al Nassr FC. His massive salary puts him firmly among football’s elite earners.

3. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United (£300,000 per week / £15,600,000 per year)

Bruno Fernandes has been the heartbeat of Manchester United F.C. for years. His salary reflects his status as one of the Premier League’s biggest stars.

2. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City (£300,000 per week / £15,600,000 per year)

Bernardo Silva is one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the world. A crucial figure at Manchester City, he earns one of the top salaries among Portuguese players.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Al Nassr (£3,455,350 per week / £179,678,183 per year)

Cristiano Ronaldo remains in a league of his own financially. At Al Nassr FC, he earns more than ten times what any other Portuguese player makes.