Al Hilal SFC has established itself as a financial giant on the Saudi Pro League stage, luring in star players from all over the world. This has led to the club making strategic investments, resulting in contracts for many of the football world’s biggest earners, each adding to Al Hilal’s strength in profitability and on-the-pitch prowess.Al Hilal has been setting regional transfer records whilst taking the world’s stars to the Middle East on an annual basis with higher salaries and better incentives over the last several years. The club is not only intending to win on the field but to win off it with a mixture of veteran internationals and young rising stars.Fans and analysts alike are keenly watching how these investments translate into trophies and sustained excellence on the pitch.
Top 10 richest active Al Hilal players
Here’s a list of Al Hilal’s highest earners in 2025:
- Kalidou Koulibaly – €34.7 million per year
- Sergej Milinković-Savić – €25 million per year
- Aleksandar Mitrović – €25 million per year
- Rúben Neves – €25 million per year
- Darwin Núñez – €22.45 million per year
- Théo Hernández – €20.41 million per year
- Anderson Talisca – €19 million per year
- Ever Banega – €18.5 million per year
- Bafétimbi Gomis – €17.8 million per year
- Salem Al-Dawsari – £6.19 million per year
Kalidou Koulibaly leads with the highest salary
Kalidou Koulibaly is Al Hilal’s highest earner with an annual gross income of €34.7 million ($40.6 million USD). Koulibaly, currently 31 years old, is the club’s highest earner, and his towering presence at the back is worth every penny.
Neymar’s substantial earnings despite early exit
Neymar’s move became official on August 2023, with the Brazilian forward joining Al Hilal on a two-year deal reported to be worth €90m, making him the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history. He was reportedly on €150 million yearly, six times as much as he was earning at PSG. Although Neymar’s stay proved to be short-lived, his financial impact can not be bigger. Since Neymar is currently not a part of Al Hilal, he’s not been included in the list.
Rúben Neves among the top earners
Portuguese midfielder Rúben Neves secured a contract with Al Hilal that includes an annual salary of €25 million. In addition to his club earnings, Neves benefits from endorsement deals with major brands like Nike, contributing to his substantial net worth.
Other notable high earners
Al Hilal also pays Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić and striker Aleksandar Mitrović €25 million yearly. Chasing him is Uruguayan of the Carranza Club, Darwin Núñez, who has an annual salary of €22.45 million. Landing in fifth place is French defender Théo Hernández (€20.41m/year).Such numbers are a testament to Al Hilal’s colossal approach to acquiring elite talents, aiming to solidify their presence in regional and world titles. This is the club that boasts a large wage bill and draws the biggest names.
