The Champions League is now deep into its knockout stages, as some of world’s best footballers go head to head for the chance to be crowned the 24/25 champions of Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have already booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition, and the two remaining quarter-final ties - Real Madrid vs Arsenal and Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich - are to take place this evening (April 16) as the competition enters the final four stage.
One of the most lucrative sporting tournaments on the planet, it is reported that the winners of the Champions League final will earn a a fee of €25million, alongside numerous other incentives they have picked up during the competitions League Phase and subsequent knockout stages.
With such amounts on offer, is it perhaps no surprise that the competition includes some of the highest paid footballers on the planet. But who is the richest football player to have played in the 24/25 edition of UEFA tournament?
Here are the top 15 highest paid footballers playing in the 2025 Champions League, according to Capology.
9. David Alaba - Real Madrid
The veteran Austrian defender is still one of the world's highest paid players, with a reported salary of £360,155 per week. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City
A key cog in Pep Guardiola's side for a number of years, the Belgian playmaker is widely regarded as one of the best English Premier League players of all time, but will depart the Etihad upon the expiry of his contract this summer. He earns a reported weekly salary of £400,000. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Mohamed Salah - Liverpool
Salah has been in incredible form this season, and finally committed his future to the club earlier this month. He earns a reported salary of £400,000 per week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Harry Kane - Bayern Munich
England's record goal scorer is reportedly paid a handsome sum of £400,172 per week in the Bundesliga. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images