Liverpool 2018-19: Weekly wages and salary of first-team stars revealed

It is no surprise that the Reds are sitting merrily on the top of the 2018/19 Premier League table. They were one of the most exciting teams to watch last season and finished runners-up to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp has transformed Liverpool into one of the best sides in European football. They have made some exciting signings this summer with the likes of Alisson Becker, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Fabinho.

The Reds are the biggest spending club in Premier League this summer with a total of around £177 million in player transfers. With some world-class players in their squad, the Reds are one of the heavy spenders on player wages and salaries.

Without much ado, let’s take a look at the wages and salary of 20 Liverpool first team stars (Stats Courtesy: totalsportek.com).

Joe Gomez, £30,000 per week

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Primarily a centre-back, Gomez can also play as a fullback. Having made his debut during the 2015/16 season, Gomez had a breakthrough campaign last season. He made 23 Premier League appearances and 31 in all competitions for Liverpool last campaign. He has also made his England debut in 2017.

Andrew Robertson, £50,000 per week

Liverpool signed the 24-year-old from Hull City during the summer of 2017. Robertson made 30 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool last season and has also played all the games for Liverpool this season. The Scotland international has already made 22 appearances for his national side.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, £50,000 per week

A Liverpool academy graduate, the England international is one of the most exciting fullbacks in Premier League football at the moment. He scored three goals in 33 appearances for Liverpool last season and also made his England debut. He is currently Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice right-back.

Simon Mignolet, £60,000 per week

The former Sunderland star has played 155 Premier League games for the Reds in his career. However, the arrival of Alisson Becker from AS Roma has dislodged him from the no.1 spot. Mignolet hasn’t played a single Premier League game this season. The Belgian international has played 21 games for his national team so far.

Adam Lallana, £65,000 per week

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The former Southampton star was once regarded as one of the greatest attacking talents in English football. He moved to Liverpool in 2014 and has scored 21 goals for the Reds. However, injuries disrupted his Liverpool career and the England international made only 11 Premier League appearances in 2017/18.

Joel Matip, £70,000 per week

The 27-year-old Cameroon international was signed from Schalke during the summer of 2016. Matip has made 69 appearances for Liverpool so far and scored twice. Though his playing time reduced after the arrival of Virgil van Dijk, he played his part last season. He currently earns £70,000 per week at Anfield.

Sadio Mane, £90,000 per week

The Senegal international has been one of Liverpool’s best players last season. He scored 20 goals in his 44 appearances and played a huge role in their brilliant 2017/18 campaign. He troubled opponents with his pace and was phenomenal throughout the season. The Liverpool winger could once again play a crucial role this season.

Dejan Lovren, £90,000 per week

The Croatian centre-back has played 152 games in all competitions for Liverpool during his four-year spell at the club so far. He was one of the key players for Croatia in the 2018 World Cup as they reached the finals of the tournament. The 29-year-old currently earns £90,0000 per week at Anfield.

Georginio Wijnaldum, £90,000 per week

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Wijnaldum moved to Liverpool in 2016 after a stunning season for Newcastle United. The Dutch international has made 69 Premier League appearances for Liverpool is his last two seasons at the club. Primarily a midfielder, Wijnaldum likes to go forward and contribute a lot to his teams attacking play.

Xherdan Shaqiri, £90,000 per week

Having made his first-team debut for Basel at the age of 17, the Switzerland international played some excellent football as a teenager. Though his Bayern career did not turn out like he expected, he resurrected his career at Stoke City. With Ox injured, Shaqiri could play a huge role at Anfield this season.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, £90,000 per week

The former Arsenal and Southampton star made his Premier League debut at the age of 17. During his six-year spell at the Emirates, he has played 198 games and scored 20 goals. The 25-year-old is currently out with a severe knee injury and will miss a majority of the 2018/19 season. He played 42 games in all competitions for Liverpool last season and scored five times.

Fabinho, £100,000 per week

The Brazilian was one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 for Monaco and made his move to Liverpool this summer. A versatile player, Fabinho can also play as a right-back. The 24-year-old played brilliantly for Monaco and starred in their Ligue 1 title win during the 2016/17 season.

Jordan Henderson, £100,000 per week

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Jordan Henderson plays the role of a defensive midfielder at Liverpool. Primarily a box-to-box midfielder, Henderson works really hard in the middle of the park and brings a lot of energy to the team. The 28-year-old England international has played 284 competitive games for Liverpool so far.

Alisson Becker, £120,000 per week

He held the record as the most expensive goalkeeper in the world until it was broken by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Alisson Becker was superb for AS Roma last season and played a huge role in their run to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. He was arguably the best goalkeeper in Serie A and replaced Loris Karius as Liverpool’s no.1.

James Milner, £120,000 per week

He is the most experienced player in the Liverpool squad at the moment. James Milner has played 495 Premier League games in his career so far and scored 51 goals. The 32-year-old but can occupy several midfield positions. He is good with set-pieces and his work rate is exceptional.

Naby Keita, £120,000 per week

Liverpool paid a huge £53 million to sign him from RB Leipzig this summer. He was one of the best midfielders in German football for quite some time with 17 goals in 71 appearances for his former team. A typical box-to-box midfielder, Keita is regarded a lot for his vision, passing, and ability to read the game.

Daniel Sturridge, £120,000 per week

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Daniel Sturridge had a bright start to his Liverpool career but faded away completely. He has scored only 17 Premier League goals in his last four seasons and made only 55 appearances. The 29-year-old forward has featured in three of four Liverpool games this season, mainly as a substitute.

Virgil van Dijk, £150,000 per week

Virgil Van Dijk is the most expensive defender in world football right now and he cost Liverpool £75 million. The 27-year-old Dutch international was exceptional for the Reds last season. He improved Liverpool’s defence and was rock solid at the back. Van Dijk currently earns a huge £150,000 per week at Liverpool.

Roberto Firmino, £180,000 per week

When Salah grabbed all the headlines, the Brazilian international was phenomenal for the Reds. Roberto Firmino scored 27 goals in his 54 appearances for Liverpool last campaign. He led the line to perfection and complimented Mo Salah and Sadio Mane. His pace, close control, the ability to create opportunities for his teammates are some of his greatest attributes.

Mohamed Salah, £200,000 per week

Premier League’s best signing of the 2017 summer is Liverpool’s highest earner at the moment. Salah was sensational for the Reds last season with 44 goals in 52 appearances. He led them to the finals of the UEFA Champions League and a third-place finish in the Premier League. A technically strong player, the Egyptian is known for his speed, precise finishing, and first touch.