Over the past decade, Liverpool have seemingly won everything under the sun. But while a sixth Champions League high point and a first Premier League title in 30 years already seemed impressive enough, the fact that the Jurgen Klopp era reached such unprecedented pinnacles all while operating with a net spend far inferior to their rivals, the Reds’ recent success stories are only enriched markedly more.
Under FSG’s conscientious yet accomplished ownership, Liverpool have often been lauded for their business strategy that has seen the club maintain a solid financial footing. Whereas other owners of top European clubs cast a fearful glance over their shoulders at past devil-may-care transfer policies, the Reds straddle far away from Financial Fair Play regulations that are catching out the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.
In spite of that, though, their loyalty to long-serving players means their wage bill can be pretty restrictive at times, with 12 players earning at least £100,000-per-week. Using Capology to collect the rest of the data, every Liverpool player’s wages have been looked at – and the reading still makes for a refreshing sight for those fed up with football’s ugly, money-spinning side.
Goalkeepers
Liverpool’s glove-bearers boast the club’s prudence best
Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers in world football. Yet, despite this global recognition, his weekly wage of £150,000 doesn’t even rank him among the world’s top five highest-paid goalkeepers. Instead, this list is topped by Manuel Neuer, who earns a whopping £339,000-a-week.
The Brazilian has saved his side on countless occasions, and thus, a hefty payout at the end of every week would be more than justifiable. However, no better place is Liverpool’s money-savvy ways better highlighted than with the little amount they spend on their goalkeeper unit.
After the departure of Caoimhin Kelleher, Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is set to join Liverpool this summer, is expected to serve as Liverpool’s backup goalkeeeper. The only two other shot-stoppers in Liverpool’s first-team at the time of writing is Freddie Woodman and Armin Pecsi.
Liverpool Goalkeeper Wages
Player
Weekly Salary
Contract Signed
Expiration
Alisson
£150,000
August 4, 2021
June 30, 2027
Giorgi Mamardashvili
£85,000
August 27, 2024
June 30, 2031
Freddie Woodman
July 1, 2025
June 30, 2026
Armin Pecsi
July 1, 2025
June 30, 2030
Defenders
Virgil van Dijk is the club’s second highest earner
The big change in the squad this summer is the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The right-back has moved to Real Madrid, meaning his £180,000-per-week wages were wiped off the books. In his place, Jeremie Frimpong has arrived at Anfield and will reportedly pick up a wage of £100,000 per week.
Virgil van Dijk earns the second most of his teammates by bringing home £350,000 every week after putting pen to paper on a new deal. Andrew Robertson completes a trilogy of defenders who earn a six-digit wage, as the Scotland captain boasts a weekly pay of £160,000.
Van Dijk’s most trusted centre-back companion, Ibrahima Konate, is on £70,000-per-week, £15,000 less than Joe Gomez. Kostas Tsimikas and Conor Bradley also earn more than the Frenchman, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Liverpool Defender wages
Player
Weekly Salary
Contract Signed
Expiration
Virgil Van Dijk
£350,000
April 17, 2025
June 30, 2027
Andrew Robertson
£160,000
August 24, 2021
June 30, 2026
Jeremie Frimpong
£100,000
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2030
Joe Gomez
£85,000
July 7, 2022
June 30, 2027
Kostas Tsimikas
£75,000
September 25, 2023
June 30, 2027
Conor Bradley
£75,000
May 17, 2025
June 30, 2029
Ibrahima Konate
£70,000
July 1, 2021
June 30, 2026
Calvin Ramsay
£15,000
July 1, 2022
June 30, 2027
Rhys Williams
£10,000
August 31, 2021
June 30, 2026
Milos Kerkez
July 1, 2025
Midfielders
Florian Wirtz earns more than his midfield teammates
Midfield was Liverpool’s biggest deficiency two years ago, with big earners James Milner, Fabinho, and club captain Jordan Henderson all heading out of the fire exit. But the club saw even more arrivals come in the other way, as Klopp brought in Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister to heed the losses.
For the most part, it has been successful, with Mac Allister impressing in his first campaign at the club and Gravenberch now shining under Arne Slot. Mac Allister, Gravenberch and Szoboszlai all earn in excess of £100,000 a week, but their wages have been significantly eclipsed by Florian Wirtz, who will reportedly earn £195,000 a week following his move from Bayer Leverkusen – making him one of Liverpool’s highest-paid players.
