Bukayo Saka: Arsenal star included in list of highest paid English footballers

Bukayo Saka among England's top earning players

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal star included in list of highest paid English footballers

Akan Anwankwo 12:35 - 20.06.2023

Bukayo Saka has been flourishing for club and country. The youngster joins the list of players who earns a fortune in the England national team.

Bukayo Saka’s growing reputation in the England national team has hit another level.

The Arsenal star scored his first career hat-trick in England’s 7-0 win over North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Old Trafford.

Going forward, the England-born Nigerian winger is now among the highest earning English footballers according to The Sun.

Here are top highest earning players in the England national team

1. Marcus Rashford (£65m)

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Marcus Rashford

It comes as a surprise that the Manchester United striker earns the most among his Three Lions teammates.

His stock rose since getting involved in charitable work to feed hungry children and end racism in recent years.

The 25-year-old landed endorsements with McDonald’s, EA Sports and Nike as well as his £200k weekly wages took his annual income to £10.4m.

2. Raheem Sterling (£61m)

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Raheem Sterling

Despite not being at his best form in recent years, Sterling remains second on the rich list of most paid English footballers.

The 28-year-old currently earns a massive £325k per week and also makes more money from endorsements, including the one with New Balance.

3. Harry Kane (£51m)

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Harry Kane

The England captain is surprisingly in third position despite his take home of £10.4m annually.

The Man United target has a juicy endorsement with Nike and earns a weekly wage of £200k with Tottenham.

4. Jordan Pickford (£36m)

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Jordan Pickford

The England first choice goalkeeper has endorsements with Puma and Nike after signing a lucrative six-year deal with Everton worth £5m a year.

5. Luke Shaw (£32m)

Shaw was once the most expensive teenager when he joined Manchester United from Southampton for £30m in 2018.

The England left-back has been waxing strong ever since and his annual income is reported to be £7.8m.

6. Kyle Walker (£27m)

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Kyle Walker

Since joining Manchester City from Tottenham for £50m Walker has been a regular in the England national team.

The right-back has had an endorsement with Nike since 2012 coupled with his £180k wages which amounts to £8.9m yearly.

7. Dean Henderson (£23m)

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Dean Henderson

The Liverpool captain is understood to be earning £1m outside football with sports drinks company MaxiNutrition and skin care product Nivea.

The Champions League winner earns £140,000 per week, or £7.3m per year and has become one of the most experienced players in Gareth Souhgate’s side.

8. Mason Mount, Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire (£20m)

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Jack Grealish

Both Chelsea and Man City stars are worth similar figures with their respective Premier League clubs annually.

Mount promotes companies with his 5.7m followers on Instagram and has a lucrative deal with Nike. His yearly take home is reported to be £5.4m.

On the other hand, Grealish swallows £15.6m per year and has endorsements with Gucci and Nike both worth £10m each.

However, Harry Maguire has a bumper deal with Puma worth £700k per year with an additional £9.8m annual income with the Red Devils.

11. Jude Bellingham

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Jude Bellingham

The newly signed Real Madrid midfielder will reportedly make £11.4m a year in his £220k weekly pay from the Galacticos.

Los Blancos coughed out £113m to sign the promising 21-year-old who has played the game at the highest level.

12. Bukayo Saka

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Bukayo Saka

The Arsenal star signed a new contract worth £60m which includes a £200k per week wages and could rise to £290k if various bonuses are met. The Telegraph.

The youngster has become a toast to the fans in London, England and Nigeria with his impeccable skills with the ball.

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