The Champions League has entered the highly anticipated knockout stage, as some of the world’s biggest clubs face off in the last 16 playoffs.
With the likes of Celtic vs Bayern Munich, and Manchester City vs Real Madrid on the menu over the next fortnight, the battle to make it through to the last 16 of the competition in the newly formatted Champions League has thrown up some incredible matchups.
Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane headline a host of the world’s top footballing talents, but who is the most highly paid footballer currently playing in the Champions League?
Here are the 15 highest paid footballers playing in the 24/25 Champions League, according to Capology.
13. Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid
Scored the vital first goal in the 3-2 win over Manchester City earlier this week, and will feel he earned his eye-popping reported salary of £500,246 per week. | Peter Byrne Photo: Peter Byrne
14. Erling Haaland - Manchester City
Recently signed a new deal to keep him at the club until the summer of 2034. How much is he paid for the privilege? He earns a reported £525,000 per week. | Mike Hewitt Photo: Mike Hewitt
15. Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich
He may be 36-years-old, but he is still one of the most deadly strikers Europe has seen over the last decade. He's also still the highest paid footballer in the Champions Leaguee, with a reported wage of £533,761 per week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images