The Champions League is now deep into its knockout stages, as some of world’s best footballers go head to head for the chance to be crowned the 24/25 champions of Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have already booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition, and the two remaining quarter-final ties - Real Madrid vs Arsenal and Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich - are to take place this evening (April 16) as the competition enters the final four stage.
One of the most lucrative sporting tournaments on the planet, it is reported that the winners of the Champions League final will earn a a fee of €25million, alongside numerous other incentives they have picked up during the competitions League Phase and subsequent knockout stages.
With such amounts on offer, is it perhaps no surprise that the competition includes some of the highest paid footballers on the planet. But who is the richest football player to have played in the 24/25 edition of UEFA tournament?
Here are the top 15 highest paid footballers playing in the 2025 Champions League, according to Capology.
13. Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid
Scored the vital first goal in the 3-2 win over Manchester City earlier this week, and will feel he earned his eye-popping reported salary of £500,246 per week. | Peter Byrne Photo: Peter Byrne
14. Erling Haaland - Manchester City
Recently signed a new deal to keep him at the club until the summer of 2034. How much is he paid for the privilege? He earns a reported £525,000 per week. | Mike Hewitt Photo: Mike Hewitt
15. Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich
He may be 36-years-old, but he is still one of the most deadly strikers Europe has seen over the last decade. He's also still the highest paid footballer in the Champions Leaguee, with a reported wage of £533,761 per week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images