Top 26 Highest-Paid Players in the Turkish Super Lig for 2026
The Turkish Super Lig continues to attract prominent players, with Mohamed Salah standing out as a major signing for Trabzonspor. Salah’s arrival follows several notable Premier League stars moving to Turkey, but he might be the most high-profile yet, having been among the world’s best just a year ago.
Several former Premier League winners have made their way to Turkey and are now earning substantial weekly wages. Players from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce dominate the list, including names like Diego Carlos, Lucas Torreira, Nelson Semedo, and Fred, each pocketing over £80,000 weekly after switching leagues.
Former teammates at Manchester City and Tottenham, Ilkay Gundogan and Davinson Sanchez, now play together at Galatasaray, both earning around £92,471 per week. At Fenerbahce, ex-Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and former Man City defender Nathan Ake each take home about £123,118 weekly.
Romelu Lukaku moved from Napoli to Fenerbahce, marking his seventh permanent transfer. He earns £102,655 weekly, while his Belgian teammate Leandro Trossard makes £133,533 per week. Brazilian midfielder Fabinho joined Trabzonspor from Saudi Arabia and commands a weekly wage of £145,600.
Players Ranked 26 to 11 by Weekly Salary
- Diego Carlos (Fenerbahce): £82,124
- Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray): £82,124
- Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce): £86,230
- Fred (Fenerbahce): £86,230
- Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray): £92,471
- Ilkay Gundogan (Galatasaray): £92,471
- Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce): £97,563
- Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray): £98,548
- Alexander Nubel (Besiktas): £102,655
- Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas): £102,655
- Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce): £102,655
- Matteo Guendouzi (Fenerbahce): £123,185
- Nathan Ake (Fenerbahce): £123,185
- Leandro Trossard (Besiktas): £133,533
- Fabinho (Trabzonspor): £145,600
- Talisca (Fenerbahce): £154,064
Top 10 Highest Salaries in the League
Dusan Vlahovic joined Besiktas on a free transfer from Juventus and earns £154,064 weekly. Known for scoring 68 goals in four years at Juventus, he's expected to contend for the Golden Boot.
Marco Asensio, formerly of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, was signed by Fenerbahce on £164,247 per week. His teammate Milan Skriniar, a strong center-back who left PSG, matches that salary.
At only 24, Mason Greenwood stands out among these veterans, earning £164,247 per week at Fenerbahce after his move from Manchester United.
Leroy Sane, despite injuries and a loss of pace, draws £184,778 weekly at Galatasaray and recently represented Germany at the 2026 World Cup.
Mohamed Salah and Rafael Leao both earn £205,309 per week, representing Trabzonspor and Galatasaray respectively. Salah, a two-time Premier League winner, is among the league's highest scorers.
Goalkeeper Ederson and midfielder N'Golo Kante each bring home £225,840 weekly playing for Fenerbahce. Ederson has six league titles under Pep Guardiola, and Kante transferred from Saudi Arabia in 2026.
The top earner remains Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, making £307,964 every week. Despite rumors of a Premier League return, his salary appears to keep him in Turkey.
- Dusan Vlahovic (Besiktas): £154,064
- Marco Asensio (Fenerbahce): £164,247
- Milan Skriniar (Fenerbahce): £164,247
- Mason Greenwood (Fenerbahce): £164,247
- Leroy Sane (Galatasaray): £184,778
- Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor): £205,309
- Rafael Leao (Galatasaray): £205,309
- Ederson (Fenerbahce): £225,840
- N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahce): £225,840
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray): £307,964
Salaries are sourced from Capology, with player statistics verified through Transfermarkt as of August 29, 2026.
