The Premier League is one of the wealthiest divisions in world football, with some of the best players in the sport plying their trade in England. In attracting elite talent, clubs must pay eye-watering sums of money, with wages and fees rising year after year.

Scoring is the most important thing a team can do during a game, so while finding a natural, prolific striker is vital, so too is having someone in between the sticks who is capable of preventing your opponents from doing just that. Having an elite goalkeeper can be the difference maker for potential contenders waiting to break through.

That said, below are the 20 Premier League goalkeepers who take home the most money each week. It’s a star-studded list, with some of the biggest names in the division.

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Some interesting goalkeeping names rank outside the top 10 earners, including Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ duo Sam Johnstone (£50,000) and Jose Sa (£60,000). They have been rotated over the past year, and Vitor Pereira will need them to be worth their buck.

Brentford replaced Mark Flekken with Caoimhin Kelleher and handed the former Liverpool shot-stopper a £55,000 per week contract. There has been much debate over Robert Sanchez continuing as Chelsea’s number one, but the Spaniard isn’t too pricey at £60,000 per week, the same amount Bournemouth are paying his ex-teammate Djordje Petrovic.

Ruben Amorim realized he couldn’t enter the season with the unreliable Andre Onana or Altay Bayindir as his number one. Senne Lammens arrived, and the Belgian prospect takes home £60,000 per week, ranking him alongside Arsenal’s Kepa Arrizabalaga and Nick Pope, who remains Eddie Howe’s number one at Newcastle.

If Guglielmo Vicario didn’t spend most of last season on the sidelines, the Tottenham goalkeeper may feel he warrants a higher salary given his importance. But the Italian is on £75,000 per week, just behind Liverpool’s new number two, Giorgi Mamardashvili (£85,000 per week).

10. Stefan Ortega Moreno – (£90,000 p/w)

Kicking off the top 10 of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the Premier League is Manchester City’s backup shot-stopper Stefan Ortega Moreno. The German has been at the Etihad since 2022 and accepted limited game time while serving under Ederson.

The Brazilian’s departure hasn’t changed this status; in fact, James Trafford’s arrival has only further pushed him down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order. But he does take home a nice sum of £90,000 per week while watching his side from the bench.

9. Dean Henderson – (£100,000 p/w)

Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson has made Manchester United regret selling him since arriving at Selhurst Park in the summer of 2023. The Eagles’ FA Cup winner has been well worth his £100,000 per week wages, which puts him in the top 10 highest-earning shot-stoppers in the league.

Henderson is Oliver Glasner’s undisputed number one, and he may soon be eyeing replacing Jordan Pickford as England’s go-to man in the sticks. He has developed into one of the most reliable goalkeepers who is crucial for the South Londoners.

=6. Aaron Ramsdale – (£120,000 p/w)

Aaron Ramsdale was once one of the best goalkeepers in Egnland’s top tier during his time at Arsenal but, unfortunately for the Englishman, the arrival of David Raya at the Emirates changed things. Since the Spaniard was brought in, Ramsdale dropped to the bench and headed to Southampton after losing his number one spot in Mikel Arteta’s side.

He made a return to the Premier League in the summer after joining Newcastle United and he’ll be hoping to stay put given the torment of suffering three relegations.

=6. Alphonse Areola – (£120,000 p/w)

Perhaps the most surprising top 10 entry is Alphonse Areola. West Ham United’s number-one has been with the club since 2022 and has become a key member of the squad. The Frenchman is one of the Hammers’ longest-serving players, sitting on £120,000 per week, and seems likely to continue as number one under Nuno Espirito Santo.

The veteran goalkeeper’s future was at risk in the summer following the arrival of Mads Hermansen from Leicester City. But the Dane’s nightmare start to life at the London Stadium has given Areola hope of retaining his place between the sticks.

=6. David Raya – (£120,000 p/w)

David Raya was most recently rewarded with an improved contract for his excellent form since arriving at Arsenal and his new £120,000 per week wages means he makes the same amount as the man he replaced, Ramsdale. The Spaniard has proven to be a superb piece of bussiness after joining on loan from Brentford before a £30m buy option was triggered.

The Gunners moved to hand Raya fresh terms amid speculation over Real Madrid eyeing Arteta’s undisputed number one. He will be crucial for the North Londoners in their title challenge this season.

5. Bernd Leno – (£130,000 p/w)

There won’t be many who expected this, but Fulham’s Bernd Leno is currently the fifth highest-paid goalkeeper in the Premier League. The former Arsenal star earns £130,000-a-week, £10,000 more than the Gunners’ current first-choice keeper, Raya. Leno has been solid for the Cottagers, though, stepping up when the club have needed him on multiple occasions since he joined in 2022.

After struggling to establish themselves as a regular fixture in the Premier League, bouncing between the top flight and the Championship for several years, Fulham have now turned things around and transformed into a mid-table side. Leno’s arrival coincided with that and while he can’t take all the credit for Marco Silva’s side and their success, he has definitely played a part.

=2. Emiliano Martinez – (£150,000 p/w)

Emiliano Martinez has been vital for Aston Villa since arriving from Arsenal five years ago and he quickly became a hero for the Midlands club and their supporters. His heroics in goal played a key role in Unai Emery’s side qualifying for the Champions League and exceeding all expectations.

There was surprise when Martinez remained at Villa Park in the summer because he was widely tipped to depart. He’d signed a new deal in August 2024 worth £150,000 a week, which was worth every penny and meant he had committed his future to the club until June 2029.

=2. Jordan Pickford – (£150,000 p/w)

Over the years, few Everton players have become as adored and appreciated as Jordan Pickford. Without the Englishman, the Toffees could have very well slipped down into the Championship as a result of their recent struggles. He always rose to the occasion and his heroics have seen them through to the other side.

As a result, he’s been one of their most important figures in years and has earned every last bit of his £150,000-a-week salary. Whether it’s for Everton or the England national team, Pickford always gives it his all and his passion for the game is clear for all to see whenever he steps onto the pitch.

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=2. Alisson – (£150,000 p/w)

Alisson‘s arrival at Anfield in 2018 transformed Liverpool’s fortunes. He was the final piece of an incredible puzzle that Jurgen Klopp was putting together. The Brazilian has won just about everything there is to win with the Reds and has been vital to every bit of success they’ve seen during that time.

The Reds’ long-serving number one had previously been the best-earning goalie in the top-flight until this summer. He’s also one of the very best shot-stoppers in the world, and he continues to lay claim to being one of the greatest goalkeeping talents the sport has ever seen and Arne Slot is reaping the rewards of the flawless Selecao star.

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma – (£250,000 p/w)

Gianluigi Donnarumma takes top spot after making the switch to Manchester City in the summer in a £26m deal. The Italian shot-stopper was fresh off a Champions League win with Paris Saint-Germain but Luis Enrique decided he didn’t fancy him between the sticks anymore.

Pep Guardiola brought the towering Italy skipper to the Etihad, but the Cityzens forked out a hefty salary offer to seal his signature. He has become the league’s highest-paid goalkeeper and has made a strong start to life in England.