**Virgil van Dijk's Salary: How much does the Liverpool star earn weekly and annually in the Premier League?**
Liverpool have reestablished themselves as a dominant force in the Premier League over the past decade.
Captain Virgil van Dijk has played a crucial role in their resurgence, anchoring the Merseyside club’s defense since his move from Southampton in 2018.
With his commanding presence, solid defensive skills, and exceptional football intelligence, Van Dijk is regarded as one of the best defenders in both the Premier League and the world.
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**Virgil van Dijk's Salary Breakdown at Liverpool**
Van Dijk earns £220,000 ($277,890) per week under his current contract, giving him an annual salary exceeding £11 million ($14 million).
Top earners at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are the club’s top earners.
They are followed by full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, who hold the third and fourth positions, respectively.
Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who arrived from Brighton in 2023, ranks fifth.
Top 5 earners in the Premier League
Although Van Dijk is Liverpool’s second-highest earner, he does not rank among the Premier League’s top 10 highest-paid players.
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne hold the top positions, with Mohamed Salah in third place.
Highest paid players in the world
While the Liverpool defender is among the highest-paid players at both Liverpool and in the Premier League, he falls short when compared to the world’s top earners.
The list is largely dominated by stars from the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the greatest forwards in football history, leads the rankings as the highest-paid player worldwide while playing for Al Nassr.
His former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema, now at Al Ittihad, holds the second spot.
Riyad Mahrez ranks third, with Senegalese internationals Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly occupying the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
