Osimhen Smashes Salary Records, Joins Africa’s Elite Earners In 2025 [Top 10 List Inside]

However, it’s not just the transfer fee making headlines — the Nigerian striker’s stunning salary has become a major topic in football circles.

According to Capology, the 26-year-old will earn a base salary of €25 million per year at Galatasaray, which translates to an eye-popping €512,885 per week, including bonuses.

This incredible pay package not only reflects Osimhen’s status as one of the world’s most valuable forwards but also places him ahead of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on the 2025 list of Africa’s highest-paid footballers.

Here’s the full ranking of the top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025:

1. Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli) – €931,316 per week

2. Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr) – €753,846 per week

3. Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal) – €654,038 per week

4. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) – €512,885 per week

5. Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli) – €263,846 per week

6. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – €253,910 per week

7. Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli) – €207,308 per week

8. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – €187,325 per week

9. Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) – €139,615 per week

10. Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) – €105,192 per week