Top 10 Highest-Paid Manchester City Players in 2025
With Premier League trophies piling up, Manchester City’s spending power remains unmatched. The club isn't just investing in results—they’re backing their stars with serious money. Here's a look at the 10 highest-paid players at the Etihad Stadium in 2025, counting down from Josko Gvardiol to the unstoppable Erling Haaland.
10. Josko Gvardiol – $13.98M per year
The Croatian defender was brought in to fortify City’s backline, and his contract shows the club’s confidence in him. At just 23, he's seen as a long-term investment with the potential to anchor City’s defense for years.
9. Rodri – $15.38M per year
Often overlooked, Rodri is the heartbeat of Guardiola’s midfield. His ability to control tempo and break up attacks quietly makes him one of the team’s most essential—and well-compensated—figures.
8. Phil Foden – $15.73M per year
A homegrown success story, Foden has become one of the most exciting talents in English football. Still only 25, his salary reflects both his present brilliance and the club’s faith in his future.
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7. Ilkay Gündoğan – $16.08M per year
Even with a reduced role, Gündoğan continues to earn top-tier wages thanks to his legacy of leadership and title-winning contributions. His experience remains invaluable in a squad full of younger stars.
6. Tijjani Reijnders – $16.08M per year
A newer face at City, Reijnders made an instant impact after his arrival. Slotting seamlessly into Guardiola’s system, he’s been rewarded with a salary that matches his growing importance.
5. John Stones – $17.48M per year
Stones has reinvented himself under Guardiola, transforming from a defensive gamble into a reliable starter. His adaptability and calm under pressure have secured him a major payday.
4. Omar Marmoush – $20.63M per year
The biggest surprise on the list, Marmoush is one of City’s highest earners despite limited minutes. The Egyptian forward is clearly seen as a high-upside talent worth the financial backing.
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3. Jack Grealish – $20.98M per year
Grealish remains a polarizing figure, but his paycheck is anything but divisive. Whether dazzling on the wing or delivering off the pitch in marketing appeal, City continues to bet big on him.
2. Bernardo Silva – $20.98M per year
Trusted, tireless, and technically brilliant—Bernardo Silva is a manager’s dream. His equal standing with Grealish in salary reflects just how vital he is to City’s structure and success.
1. Erling Haaland – $36.71M per year
No shock here. Haaland’s staggering wages match his outrageous output in front of goal. From goals and trophies to global marketing reach, he’s City’s top asset—and paid like it.
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