The Bundesliga’s Highest-Paid Goalkeepers – Ranked from Lowest to Highest
The Bundesliga is home to some of the best goalkeepers in the world, and their salaries reflect their importance on the pitch. Below is a ranking of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the German top flight, starting with the lowest and working up to the top earner.
15. Frederik Rønnow – £19,615 / £1,020,000
Frederik Rønnow has been a reliable presence between the posts for Union Berlin. Despite his solid performances, he remains one of the lowest-paid starting goalkeepers in the league, earning £1.02 million per year.
14. Pavao Pervan – £19,615 / £1,020,000
Pavao Pervan serves as a backup goalkeeper for VfL Wolfsburg. His wages are on par with Rønnow’s, reflecting his role as a secondary option rather than a first-choice starter.
13. Maarten Vandevoordt – £21,538 / £1,122,000
Young Belgian goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt has been tipped as a future star. His current salary at RB Leipzig suggests he is still developing, but his potential could see him rise up the ranks.
12. Daniel Peretz – £24,519 / £1,275,000
Daniel Peretz, the Israeli goalkeeper for Bayern Munich, has a promising career ahead of him. His salary of £1.27 million per year reflects his status as a backup but also highlights Bayern’s investment in his future.
11. Kamil Grabara – £24,519 / £1,275,000
Kamil Grabara recently moved to the Bundesliga and has quickly made a name for himself. The Polish shot-stopper earns the same as Peretz, and his performances could lead to an even bigger contract in the future.
10. Robin Zentner – £29,423 / £1,530,000
Robin Zentner has been a key figure for Mainz 05, consistently delivering solid performances. His £1.53 million annual salary places him in the middle tier of Bundesliga goalkeepers.
9. Sven Ulreich – £32,692 / £1,700,000
Sven Ulreich has long been a dependable backup at Bayern Munich. Despite not being a regular starter, his experience and reliability earn him a respectable £1.7 million per year.
8. Lukáš Hrádecký – £42,500 / £2,210,000
Lukáš Hrádecký, the captain of Bayer Leverkusen, is one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the league. His £2.21 million salary reflects his leadership and crucial role in the squad.
7. Jonas Omlin – £49,038 / £2,550,000
Swiss international Jonas Omlin plays a vital role for Borussia Mönchengladbach. His £2.55 million annual salary underlines his importance as a first-choice goalkeeper.
6. Oliver Baumann – £57,212 / £2,975,000
Oliver Baumann has been Hoffenheim’s number one for years, providing consistency and leadership. His £2.98 million yearly salary makes him one of the better-paid goalkeepers in the league.
5. Alexander Nübel – £57,212 / £2,975,000
Alexander Nübel, on loan at VfB Stuttgart from Bayern Munich, earns the same as Baumann. His salary reflects Bayern’s long-term belief in his potential as a future number one.
4. Kevin Trapp – £57,212 / £2,975,000
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp is one of the most experienced Bundesliga goalkeepers. His £2.98 million salary showcases his importance to the team, both as a leader and a shot-stopper.
3. Péter Gulácsi – £91,538 / £4,760,000
RB Leipzig’s Péter Gulácsi is among the best goalkeepers in the league, and his £4.76 million annual salary reflects that. Despite injury setbacks, he remains a crucial figure for the club.
2. Gregor Kobel – £147,115 / £7,650,000
Gregor Kobel has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga at Borussia Dortmund. His £7.65 million annual salary is a testament to his outstanding performances.
1. Manuel Neuer – £343,269 / £17,850,000
Manuel Neuer remains the undisputed top earner among Bundesliga goalkeepers. With an annual salary of £17.85 million, the Bayern Munich legend continues to be one of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the world.
