1. Kalidou Koulibaly, Al Hilal – 30.9 million euros
The Senegalese is the best paid defender in the world after having signed for the Hilal in the summer of 2023. The former Chelsea signed for three seasons with the Saudi team, winning around 2,580,932 per month. After the millionaire agreement, Koulibaly himself revealed that part of his salary would be destined to support the youth of his hometown in Senegal through his NGO.
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