In general, goalkeepers tend to earn less than outfield players, although there are some exceptions for the top-performing goalkeepers. This is because goalkeepers have a specialized role in the team and are not expected to contribute as much to goal-scoring as outfield players.
According to data from Forbes' list of the highest-paid athletes in 2022, no goalkeeper was among the top 10 highest-paid athletes, while several outfield players were included. For example, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar were among the highest-paid athletes, earning salaries in excess of $100 million per year.However, the top-performing goalkeepers can still earn significant salaries. As I mentioned earlier, Jan Oblak, the highest-paid goalkeeper in 2021, earned $16.2 million per year, which is still a considerable amount. It's worth noting that salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as the player's age, performance, and the financial situation of their team.
Overall, while goalkeepers may not typically earn as much as outfield players, the highest-performing goalkeepers can still command significant salaries and are highly valued members of their teams.
With that in mind here are the top 20 highest paid goalkeepers in the world today.
1. David DeGea - £375,000
2. Manuel Neuer - £298,000
3. Jan Oblak - £276,000
4. Thibaut Courtois - £210,000
5. Wojciech Szczesny - £200,000
6. Gianluigi Gonnarumma - £200,000
7. Ederson Moraes - £160,000
8. Kepa Arrizabalaga - £150,000
9. Alisson Becker - £150,000
10. Marc Andre Ter Stegen - £150,000
11. Alphonse Areola - £120,000
12. Emiliano Martinez - £120,000
13. Keylor Navas - £100,000
14. Dean Henderson - £100,000
15. Hugo Lloris - £100,000
16. Jordan Pickford - £100,000
17. Bernd Leno - £90,000
18. Robin Olsen - £80,000
19. Yann Sommer - £80,000
20. Vicente Guaita - £77,000
