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

Top Earners in the Turkish Super Lig: 2026 List

The Turkish Super Lig has attracted several high-profile players recently, including Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah, who is now among the highest-paid in the league. His arrival is one of the biggest moves Turkey has seen, as he was considered a world-class talent just a year ago.

Many former Premier League stars have followed suit, seeking fresh challenges and lucrative contracts in Turkey's top division. Salah now ranks near the very top of earners in the league.

Players Ranked 26 to 11

• Diego Carlos - Fenerbahce - £82,124 p/w
• Lucas Torreira - Galatasaray - £82,124 p/w
• Nelson Semedo - Fenerbahce - £86,230 p/w
• Fred - Fenerbahce - £86,230 p/w
• Davinson Sanchez - Galatasaray - £92,471 p/w
• Ilkay Gundogan - Galatasaray - £92,471 p/w
• Kerem Akturkoglu - Fenerbahce - £97,563 p/w
• Wilfried Singo - Galatasaray - £98,548 p/w
• Alexander Nubel - Besiktas - £102,655 p/w
• Orkun Kokcu - Besiktas - £102,655 p/w
• Romelu Lukaku - Fenerbahce - £102,655 p/w
• Matteo Guendouzi - Fenerbahce - £123,185 p/w
• Nathan Ake - Fenerbahce - £123,185 p/w
• Leandro Trossard - Besiktas - £133,533 p/w
• Fabinho - Trabzonspor - £145,600 p/w
• Talisca - Fenerbahce - £154,064 p/w

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce dominate this section with many ex-Premier League players earning well over £80,000 weekly. Notables include Ilkay Gundogan and Davinson Sanchez at Galatasaray, each pocketing £92,471 per week. Meanwhile, Fabinho, after spending time in Saudi Arabia, returned to Europe with Trabzonspor on a hefty £145,600 per week deal.

Top 10 Highest Salaries

• Dusan Vlahovic - Besiktas - £154,064 p/w
• Marco Asensio - Fenerbahce - £164,247 p/w
• Milan Skriniar - Fenerbahce - £164,247 p/w
• Mason Greenwood - Fenerbahce - £164,247 p/w
• Leroy Sane - Galatasaray - £184,778 p/w
• Mohamed Salah - Trabzonspor - £205,309 p/w
• Rafael Leao - Galatasaray - £205,309 p/w
• Ederson - Fenerbahce - £225,840 p/w
• N'Golo Kante - Fenerbahce - £225,840 p/w
• Victor Osimhen - Galatasaray - £307,964 p/w

The highest earners list includes some impressive names. Dusan Vlahovic, who joined Besiktas after a successful Juventus stint, earns £154,064 per week. Fenerbahce secured several big signings including Marco Asensio, Milan Skriniar, and Mason Greenwood, all drawing £164,247 weekly. The German winger Leroy Sane brings experience to Galatasaray, earning £184,778 per week despite injury setbacks.

Leading the pack are Mohamed Salah and Rafael Leao, both on £205,309 weekly deals, with Ederson and N'Golo Kante next on £225,840. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen tops all, making an eye-watering £307,964 every week, which may explain why he hasn't moved back to the Premier League yet.

Salaries referenced come from Capology, with player statistics from Transfermarkt, updated as of August 29, 2026.