#7 Samuel Umtiti - £208,000 per week
![Umtiti's career at Barcelona has been rived with injuries since the last few years](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/f2a81-16306619884223-800.jpg 1920w)
Samuel Umtiti's time at Barcelona has unfortunately been hampered by recurring injuries for three years now. In the previous two, he was an absolute beast in defense. A rangy defender with Herculean strength, predatory anticipation and electric pace, he's still only 27 and has time to get his career back on track.
#6 Gerard Pique - £210,000 per week
![Pique is one of the best centre-backs of his generation](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/b5860-16306620978400-800.jpg 1920w)
One of the last two remnants of Barcelona's 2009 treble, Gerard Pique has won everything at the club. He's been at the heart of all their glory for the last 13 years and remains one of the best in the business. By the end of the current season, he will also surpass 600 appearances for the club!
#5 Ousmane Dembele - £210,000 per week
![Dembele has spent more time in the treatment room than on the field](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/e1215-16306622661644-800.jpg 1920w)
Another big-money signing yet to produce his best form is Ousmane Dembele, whose time at Barcelona has been riddled with injuries. He somewhat managed to stay fit last season and delivered in bits and pieces. However, given the Frenchman's potential, he can do more.
#4 Sergio Aguero - £230,000 per week
![Fans are eagerly waiting for Aguero's Barcelona debut](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/6119f-16306623256190-800.jpg 1920w)
Barcelona's most iconic signing of the summer was undoubtedly Sergio Aguero. After 10 glorious years in the Premier League with Manchester City, the striker came to Spain in the summer and is expected to carry over the goalscoring burden from his buddy Messi.
#3 Memphis Depay - £230,000 per week
![Depay has made a whirlwind start to life in Barcelona](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d4701-16306624211190-800.jpg 1920w)
Barcelona's start to the new season has been so-so. But Memphis Depay has been really exciting to watch. The Dutchman has so far been a breath of fresh air, injecting attacking effervescence and already registering a couple of goals and assists too. There's a lot more to come from him for sure.
#2 Sergio Busquets - £258,000 per week
![Busquets is the player with most appearances for Barcelona in the squad](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d5202-16306625005360.gif 1920w)
The most senior player in the squad in terms of games played, Sergio Busquets continues to rule the roost when it comes to playing in midfield. The 33-year-old is indispensable to Barcelona and is likely to play beyond 2023, the year his current contract expires.
#1 Frenkie de Jong - £354,000 per week
![De Jong has all the makings of a midfield legend](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/9aabd-16306626247496-800.jpg 1920w)
With Lionel Messi no longer at the club, the tag of Barcelona's highest-paid player currently resides with Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch ace has drawn comparisons with club legends like Xavi and Andres Iniesta for his imperious performances. A true midfield great in the making.