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The Premier League is a cash-rich league and it possesses some of the most expensive players in the world. With the commercial strength of most clubs in the competition, paying well isn't difficult for most of them.
The high wages offered in England's top-tier division is one of the most attractive factors for a number of foreign players. The limelight received with it only makes it more tempting for any footballer.
The Premier League has some of the best players in the world
The Premier League currently has a good number of top-quality players. Some of them have achieved plenty of success in their careers, while others are young and growing.
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Given the stature of the players involved, clubs have invested heavily in their wages. Let's take a look at the top earners in the league as per the different positions on the pitch.
Goalkeeper: David De Gea
As far as goalkeepers are concerned, David de Gea is one of the most experienced and seasoned players in the league right now. Having joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2011, the Spaniard is currently in his 11th season with the club.
He has been a vital figure for the Red Devils, especially after former manager Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. De Gea has been United's savior more often than not and even in the ongoing campaign is performing pretty well between the sticks.
He earns £375,000 per week right now and is currently contracted until June 2023. The Spanish goalkeeper is comfortably ahead of the second-highest earning goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga (£155,000 per week).
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold
The 23-year-old full-back has been in phenomenal form for Liverpool this season. Trent Alexander-Arnold is heavily involved in attack for the Reds, using his amazing technique and vision.
The Englishman already has 10 assists to his name this campaign, the most in the league so far and is going strong. He earns £180,000 per week and is contracted until June 2025 with Liverpool.
CB: Raphael Varane
Manchester United were in desperate need of a quality centre-back at the start of the season. Their hunt resulted in the signing of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
The Frenchman has been decent but there is still loads to come from him and injury issues haven't helped either.
Varane currently earns £340,000 per week and is contracted until 2025. He is earning more than the likes of John Stones (£250,000) and Virgil van Dijk (£220,000) right now.
LB: Ben Chilwell
The 25-year-old left-back was quite impressive during his time at Leicester City. This helped him earn a move to Chelsea in the summer of 2020.
With his attacking-minded approach, Ben Chilwell is a useful figure on the left flank. He currently earns £190,000 per week, more than his teammate Cesar Azpilicueta (£150,000).
He is, however, out for the rest of the season after picking up a knee injury in the Champions League group stage clash with Juventus in November.
DM: N'Golo Kante
The Premier League is blessed to have a fantastic player in the form of N'Golo Kante. The Frenchman has had quite the career ever since moving to England to play for Leicester City in 2015.
He was one of the key players for the Foxes in helping them register a historic league victory in the 2015-16 season. Kante was named in 2015-16's 'PFA Team of the Year' due to his fine performances on the pitch.
Using his intense work rate, fine tackling and superb positioning, the French midfielder has provided a lot of cushion to his team's backline. Kante's game has never really been about goals or assists, but solely about helping his teammates with his box-to-box abilities.
He more than often finds himself in a defensive role in midfield but can comfortably play as a central midfielder. Kante signed for Chelsea in the 2016-17 season and has won the Premier League and Champions League with them to date.
With the Blues, Kante currently earns £290,000 per week and is contracted until June 2023. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner completely deserves all the accolades and money he's earned to date.
CM: Kevin de Bruyne
When we speak about the best midfielders in the Premier League, there is no chance that we can leave Kevin de Bruyne out. The Belgian playmaker has been fantastic in the league ever since he signed for Manchester City in the summer of 2015.
With his incisive passing, fabulous technique and superb creative abilities, De Bruyne has been a massive asset for the Citizens. He has already won the Premier League thrice with City in the last four seasons and is on course to win his fourth. So far, the Belgium superstar has scored 49 goals and registered 80 assists in 198 Premier League appearances.
De Bruyne was the league's top assist-maker in the 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2019-20 seasons. Manager Pep Guardiola heavily relies on the former Chelsea midfielder to create chances on the pitch. It is only unfortunate that the duo haven't been able to win the Champions League working together.
Currently, De Bruyne earns £400,000 per week and is contracted until June 2025. Notably, he had negotiated his previous contract without an agent and did so only using data analysts. With his form and capabilities, it is only right that the Belgian is well paid for his services.
RW: Jadon Sancho
The Premier League has some amazing English talent at their disposal right now and Jadon Sancho is definitely one of them. The Englishman was signed by Manchester United at the start of the season from Borussia Dortmund.
With his blistering pace, mind-boggling dribbling, and brilliant creative abilities, Sancho was very difficult to contain at Dortmund. In his 104 Bundesliga appearances, the English winger scored 38 goals and registered 45 assists.
At United, the youngster has taken his time to settle but is slowly looking to get back into form. Sancho currently earns £350,000 per week and is contracted until June 2026.
LW: Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling is one of the Premier League's finest wingers right now. The former Liverpool forward has been a key player for Manchester City since joining them in 2015.
In his 216 appearances for the Citizens, Sterling has scored 88 goals and registered 39 assists so far. His quick footwork, fine dribbling and goal-scoring abilities make him quite the threat in attack.
The English winger currently earns £300,000 per week and is contracted until June 2023. Raheem Sterling is on par with his teammate Jack Grealish as far as wages are concerned.
ST: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the Premier League after deciding to return to Manchester United last summer. He has arguably been one of the best players in the world for a long time now. His presence has surely made the league more attractive.
The Portuguese superstar has scored nine goals and registered three assists in the league this season. Using his brilliant and clinical finishing, Ronaldo is a massive threat in the box.
Due to his legendary status, there is always immense pressure on the former Real Madrid forward to be highly efficient in front of goal. Ronaldo's recent six-match goal drought in over a decade attracted a lot of criticism. But it was all silenced when he scored against Brighton & Hove Albion this week.
He has dominated every league that he has played in to date. There is no doubt that Ronaldo will achieve the same in the Premier League with time.
He currently earns £510,000 per week and is contracted until June 2023. He remains the highest paid player in England's top-tier division right now.
