Ronaldo Leads Saudi Pro League Top Earners

Cristiano Ronaldo earns an astonishing weekly wage at Al Nassr, cementing his status as the Saudi Pro League's highest-paid player for the 2026-27 season. A report by Khel Now has detailed the weekly wages of the division's top ten earners. The Saudi Pro League has emerged as one of football's most aggressive financial players in recent years.

Ronaldo's remuneration dwarfs that of his nearest competitor. The Portuguese icon's arrival brought unprecedented global attention to Saudi football.

The Top Three Earners

Sadio Mane occupies second place on the list. The Senegalese forward collects a weekly sum for his services at Al Nassr. Mane's reputation, built during a trophy-laden spell at Liverpool, adds considerable attacking threat to his club's frontline.

In third position is Kalidou Koulibaly. The commanding Senegalese defender takes home a weekly wage at Al Hilal. Koulibaly is renowned for his power, positioning, and leadership, qualities honed during his time in Italy's Serie A.

The Mid-Table High Earners

The fourth and fifth spots are occupied by players earning identical weekly sums. Both Ivan Toney of Al Ahli and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Al Hilal receive the same amount per week. Toney's move from Brentford reportedly came with a massive pay increase. Milinkovic-Savic, formerly of Lazio, is said to have quadrupled his salary when he joined the Saudi club in the summer of 2023.

Ruben Neves follows closely behind. The Portuguese midfielder earns a weekly wage at Al Hilal. His transfer in 2023, while still in his prime, surprised many observers.

Completing the Top Ten

Three players share the next wage bracket. Kingsley Coman and Theo Hernandez both earn weekly wages at Al-Nassr and Al Hilal respectively. Coman joined Al-Nassr in 2025 and has since won the Saudi Pro League, meaning he had won the league in each of the top leagues he had played in. Hernandez was reportedly acquired by Al Hilal for just over 20 million pounds in 2025, a modest fee that may have allowed for a larger salary offer.

Gabriel Martinelli ranks ninth. The Brazilian forward, who joined Al Hilal from Arsenal, earns a weekly wage. With many goals in many games, he led Arsenal to the Premier League championship in 2026. Arsenal reportedly decided to sell the player, who had one year left on his contract, rather than risk losing him for free.

Joao Felix rounds out the top ten. The Portuguese attacker, now with Al Nassr, earns a weekly wage. Felix was previously one of Europe's most expensive transfers when Atletico Madrid signed him for 113 million pounds in 2019.

The financial figures, as compiled by Khel Now, illustrate the league's aggressive market stance. Weekly wages for the top ten range dramatically below.

Investment from Saudi clubs has clearly targeted established stars with proven European pedigree. The report notes that Ronaldo's presence has been the defining factor in raising the league's international profile. His weekly wage alone is more than five times that of the second-placed earner.