Top 26 Highest-Paid Footballers in the Turkish Super Lig for 2026

The Turkish Super Lig has become a popular spot for well-known players seeking fresh challenges, with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor being one of the latest big names to join the league. His arrival marks a major coup as he was still considered among the world's elite just a year ago.

Many Premier League champions have also found their way to Turkey, receiving generous paychecks. Clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahce dominate the top earners' list, boasting stars such as Diego Carlos, Lucas Torreira, Nelson Semedo, and Fred who all earn over £80,000 per week after moving from England.

Ilkay Gundogan and Davinson Sanchez, former Manchester City and Tottenham players, now share the pitch at Galatasaray with weekly salaries of £92,471 each. Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and ex-Man City defender Nathan Ake both represent Fenerbahce, pocketing £123,118 weekly.

Romelu Lukaku recently completed his seventh permanent transfer by joining Fenerbahce from Napoli, earning £102,655 per week alongside teammate and international colleague Leandro Trossard, who commands £133,533 weekly.

Former Liverpool player Fabinho moved to Trabzonspor this summer after three years in Saudi Arabia. He's set to earn £145,600 weekly, joining his ex-teammate Salah in Turkey.

Highest-Paid Players Ranked 26-11

• 26. Diego Carlos (Fenerbahce) - £82,124 p/w
• 25. Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray) - £82,124 p/w
• 24. Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce) - £86,230 p/w
• 23. Fred (Fenerbahce) - £86,230 p/w
• 22. Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray) - £92,471 p/w
• 21. Ilkay Gundogan (Galatasaray) - £92,471 p/w
• 20. Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce) - £97,563 p/w
• 19. Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray) - £98,548 p/w
• 18. Alexander Nubel (Besiktas) - £102,655 p/w
• 17. Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas) - £102,655 p/w
• 16. Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce) - £102,655 p/w
• 15. Matteo Guendouzi (Fenerbahce) - £123,185 p/w
• 14. Nathan Ake (Fenerbahce) - £123,185 p/w
• 13. Leandro Trossard (Besiktas) - £133,533 p/w
• 12. Fabinho (Trabzonspor) - £145,600 p/w
• 11. Talisca (Fenerbahce) - £154,064 p/w

Top 10 Highest Salaries in the Turkish Super Lig

Dusan Vlahovic joined Besiktas on a free transfer after scoring 68 goals for Juventus in four years. At £154,064 per week, he's expected to challenge for the Golden Boot.

Marco Asensio commands a significant salary at Fenerbahce with a £164,247 weekly wage, having previously played for Real Madrid and PSG.

Milan Skriniar, also at Fenerbahce, earns the same amount as Asensio after moving from PSG, bringing valuable defensive experience from his time at Inter Milan.

Mason Greenwood, an unusual high-earner given his young age of 24 and recent legal troubles, is on £164,247 weekly at Fenerbahce.

Leroy Sane, despite injury setbacks, takes home £184,778 each week at Galatasaray after representing Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Mohamed Salah is on £205,309 per week at Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool. As the fourth-highest scorer in Premier League history with 193 goals, he'll be counted on for goals and trophies.

Rafael Leao joined Galatasaray from AC Milan, matching Salah's £205,309 weekly salary while playing at Rams Park.

Ederson, a six-time league winner under Pep Guardiola, moved from Manchester City to Fenerbahce earning £225,840 weekly. He helped secure the Turkish Super Cup in 2025 and aims for more success.

N'Golo Kante switched from Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia to Fenerbahce in 2026, earning £225,840 weekly.

Victor Osimhen remains the highest-paid player in the league at Galatasaray, making £307,964 per week. Despite transfer rumors, his salary might keep him in Turkey for now.

• 10. Dusan Vlahovic (Besiktas) - £154,064 p/w
• 9. Marco Asensio (Fenerbahce) - £164,247 p/w
• 8. Milan Skriniar (Fenerbahce) - £164,247 p/w
• 7. Mason Greenwood (Fenerbahce) - £164,247 p/w
• 6. Leroy Sane (Galatasaray) - £184,778 p/w
• 5. Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor) - £205,309 p/w
• 4. Rafael Leao (Galatasaray) - £205,309 p/w
• 3. Ederson (Fenerbahce) - £225,840 p/w
• 2. N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahce) - £225,840 p/w
• 1. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) - £307,964 p/w

Salaries listed are sourced from Capology, with statistics from Transfermarkt, accurate as of August 29, 2026.