10 highest-paid American football players in Europe: at the top is a Juventus star

2026-10-08 15:14 © AP

More and more American football players can be seen in the strongest European clubs, and some of them have become important figures in the Old Continent's football.

Here are the ten highest-paid American football players.

In 10th place is Chris Richards from "Crystal Palace," earning €3.65 million per season.

9th place is taken by PSV defender Sergiño Dest - €3.92 million.

8th is Bayer Leverkusen forward Malik Tillman, whose annual earnings reach €4.15 million.

In 7th place is Atlético Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso (€4.17 million), and in 6th is Marseille player Timothy Weah (€4.55 million).

5th place is occupied by "Leeds United" attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson (€4.87 million), which is the same amount earned by "Bournemouth" midfielder Tyler Adams.

Third is Christian Pulisic representing "Milan," whose earnings amount to €5.13 million. Second place is held by "Fulham" defender Antonee Robinson (€5.18 million).

The highest earner is Weston McKennie from Turin's "Juventus" - €5.38 million per year.