Top 26 Highest-Paid Footballers in the Turkish Super Lig for 2026
The Turkish Super Lig has attracted some big names recently, with Mohamed Salah becoming one of the most notable arrivals. The Liverpool legend’s move to Trabzonspor marks a significant moment as he joins other Premier League winners who have chosen Turkey for their next chapter.
Salah isn't alone in cashing in after moving from England’s top flight; several players are earning impressive weekly wages. Galatasaray and Fenerbahce dominate the list of highest earners, featuring stars like Diego Carlos, Lucas Torreira, Nelson Semedo, and Fred, all pocketing over £80,000 per week.
Ilkay Gundogan and Davinson Sanchez, former Manchester City and Tottenham teammates, now play together at Galatasaray, each earning £92,471 weekly. Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and ex-Man City defender Nathan Ake represent Fenerbahce, both drawing £123,118 every week.
Romelu Lukaku recently joined Fenerbahce from Napoli, earning £102,655 per week alongside international teammate Leandro Trossard, who commands £133,533. Meanwhile, Fabinho reunited with Salah at Trabzonspor after his stint in Saudi Arabia, taking home £145,600 weekly.
Players Ranked 26-11 by Weekly Salary
- Rank 26: Diego Carlos (Fenerbahce) - £82,124
- Rank 25: Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray) - £82,124
- Rank 24: Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce) - £86,230
- Rank 23: Fred (Fenerbahce) - £86,230
- Rank 22: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray) - £92,471
- Rank 21: Ilkay Gundogan (Galatasaray) - £92,471
- Rank 20: Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce) - £97,563
- Rank 19: Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray) - £98,548
- Rank 18: Alexander Nubel (Besiktas) - £102,655
- Rank 17: Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas) - £102,655
- Rank 16: Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce) - £102,655
- Rank 15: Matteo Guendouzi (Fenerbahce) - £123,185
- Rank 14: Nathan Ake (Fenerbahce) - £123,185
- Rank 13: Leandro Trossard (Besiktas) - £133,533
- Rank 12: Fabinho (Trabzonspor) - £145,600
- Rank 11: Talisca (Fenerbahce) - £154,064
Top 10 Highest-Paid Players
Dusan Vlahovic, the Serbian striker, left Juventus to join Besiktas on a free transfer and earns £154,064 weekly. Close behind him are Marco Asensio and Milan Skriniar of Fenerbahce, both drawing £164,247. Mason Greenwood, despite his young age and past controversies, earns the same at Fenerbahce.
Leroy Sane is another notable name at Galatasaray, earning £184,778 weekly despite recent injury issues. Salah’s salary at Trabzonspor stands at £205,309, matching that of Rafael Leao, who recently transferred from AC Milan to Galatasaray.
Goalkeeper Ederson, formerly of Manchester City, and N’Golo Kante also at Fenerbahce, earn £225,840 per week each. Sitting atop the list is Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, the league's highest earner with £307,964 every week. His hefty wage might explain why Premier League clubs have yet to secure his signature.
- Rank 10: Dusan Vlahovic (Besiktas) - £154,064
- Rank 9: Marco Asensio (Fenerbahce) - £164,247
- Rank 8: Milan Skriniar (Fenerbahce) - £164,247
- Rank 7: Mason Greenwood (Fenerbahce) - £164,247
- Rank 6: Leroy Sane (Galatasaray) - £184,778
- Rank 5: Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor) - £205,309
- Rank 4: Rafael Leao (Galatasaray) - £205,309
- Rank 3: Ederson (Fenerbahce) - £225,840
- Rank 2: N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahce) - £225,840
- Rank 1: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) - £307,964
Salaries listed here come from Capology, with player data sourced from Transfermarkt, accurate as of August 29, 2026.
