Top 10 highest paid players in Ligue 1

#4 Thiago Silva - €1.3 million

Questions have been raised about Silva's quality in the past few seasons

Once among the very best in the business, Silva's time at PSG has been marked with so many ups and downs. If he's been a commanding skipper peeling his side off the ground in trying times, the former Milan centre-back has also been in the eye of the storm for some unforgivable blunders. His error-prone nature was at its peak in the 6-1 drubbing to Barcelona last year.

Nevertheless, the Brazil international remains a key member of the team and is having a sound season this time around. In fact, he’s the best rated defender of Ligue 1 on Squawka. Silva also surpassed the 200 cap barrier as the PSG captain last November when he led his team out against Troyes, the only player after the legendary Dominique Bathenay to record the incredible milestone.