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Saudi Pro League Salaries list Cristiano Ronaldo – €4,000,000 per week; Sadio Mané – €770,000 per week; Riyad Mahrez – €1,000,000 per week;
The Saudi Pro League has become a major force in world football, and the money behind the league is one of the biggest reasons.
Over the past few seasons, Saudi clubs have spent heavily on top players from Europe, giving them salaries that many teams around the world cannot match.
The rise has been fast. Big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Aleksandar Mitrović are earning huge weekly wages, and new stars keep joining every transfer window.
As 2025 begins, the salary numbers are even higher than before.
This article breaks down the highest paid players in the league, how Saudi wages compare to Europe, why Saudi clubs can pay so much, and what the salary structure looks like inside the top teams.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) – Ronaldo get paid around €4,000,000 per week. Ronaldo’s deal remains the biggest in world football.
2. Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) – Mahrez get paid around €1,000,000 per week. Mahrez is the highest-paid winger in the league and one of the biggest stars in Al Ahli.
3. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) – Benzema get paid around €960,000 per week. Even after a difficult period, his salary ranks among the highest.
4. Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) – S. Mané gets around €770,000 per week. Mané’s wage places him in the top bracket after joining from Bayern.
5. Kalidou Koulibaly ( AI Hilal) -- K. Koulibaly get paid around £667, 000 per week at Al Hilal.
6. Sergej Milinković-Savić (Al Hilal) – S. Milinković-Savić earns around €490,000 per week at Al Hilal. One of the biggest midfield names in the league.
7. Ivan Toney (AI Ahli) -- Ivan Toney earns around £490,000 per week
8. N’Golo Kanté (Al Ittihad) – N’Golo Kanté get paid around €480,000 per week. Still one of the highest-paid midfielders in the SPL.
9. Marcelo Brozović (Al Nassr) – Marcelo Brozović earns around €465,000 per week. A key part of Al Nassr’s midfield structure.
10. Darwin Núñez (AI Hilal) -- Darwin Núñez get paid £431,000 per week at Al Hilal. Nunez become key striker after transfer Liverpool to Al hilal.
These figures show how much the league has changed. A few years ago, Saudi clubs rarely paid above €200k per week.
Today, many players are comfortably above that mark, and the top stars earn salaries that no European club can match.
Higher base salary: Top SPL stars often earn 5–10 times more than they would earn in the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A.
Tax-free earnings: Most Saudi contracts come with tax-free structures, meaning players take home much more money compared to Europe.
Bonuses and image rights: SPL contracts include huge commercial deals and marketing packages that increase a player’s income.
Government-backed spending: Saudi clubs are supported by the Public Investment Fund, which has strong financial power.
In European football, even the richest clubs cannot offer the same total package. While players in England or Spain may get strong weekly salaries, the tax rate and smaller commercial deals reduce the final money they take home.
In Saudi Arabia, the financial benefits are clear and direct, which explains the growing number of players moving to the league.
Here is how the biggest clubs in the league pay their top players:
Cristiano Ronaldo – around €4,000,000 per week.
Sadio Mané – around €770,000 per week.
Marcelo Brozović – around €465,000 per week.
Al Nassr’s squad is built around Ronaldo, and the club continues to invest heavily in experienced European players who add strength and star value.
Sergej Milinković-Savić – around €480,000 per week.
Sergej Milinković-Savić – around €490,000 per week
Kalidou Koulibaly – around €650,000+ per week.
Darwin Núñez -- your £431,000 per week.
Al Hilal have one of the strongest squads in the league. Their spending power increased after signing several top players in a single transfer window, creating a balanced and high-quality team.
Karim Benzema – around €960,000 per week.
N’Golo Kanté – around €480,000 per week.
Al Ittihad’s project started with Benzema and Kanté. The club still carries one of the highest wage bills because of the big arrivals from Europe.
Riyad Mahrez – around €1,000,000 per week.
Ivan Toney – around €490,000 per week.
Al Ahli’s salary structure is shaped around Mahrez. The club has built a front line full of experienced attackers from Europe.
There are strong reasons behind the huge wage numbers:
Vision 2030 project – Saudi Arabia is using sports to build a global brand and attract worldwide attention.
Public Investment Fund (PIF) – financially supports the biggest clubs, allowing them to offer huge wages.
Attracting world-class players – salaries are used to bring big names who can raise the league’s level.
Growing viewership and commercial value – more stars mean more global fans, bigger broadcast deals, and stronger sponsorship.
Long-term goal – Saudi Arabia wants to make the SPL one of the top leagues in the world, not just for now but for future generations.
SPL contracts are not just about weekly wages. They include several parts:
Base salary – the fixed weekly wage that players earn.
Signing bonus – a one-off payment when joining the club.
Image rights – the club pays players for their name, brand, and advertising value.
Marketing bonuses – extra payments for appearances, promotions, and club campaigns.
Performance bonuses – for goals, assists, clean sheets, wins, and trophies.
Tax-free structure – players keep more of their money compared to Europe.
FAQs
Who is the highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League?
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid, earning around €4 million per week.
How much does Ronaldo earn per year?
His estimated annual salary is above €200 million when bonuses are included.
Do Saudi players receive tax-free salaries?
Yes, most foreign players receive tax-free deals, which is why the money is so appealing.
Which Saudi club pays the highest wages?
Al Nassr and Al Hilal have the biggest wage bills, followed closely by Al Ittihad and Al Ahli.
Why are Saudi salaries higher than European salaries?
Because of strong government funding, commercial growth, marketing packages, and the long-term push to make the SPL a global football league.