Robin Van Persie has become the highest-paid player in the Turkish league after moving to Fenerbahce. But his salary is still far behind some stars in other European leagues.

Spanish League. Lionel Messi, $39 million per year.


Both of the world's best football stars today play in La Liga, with Barca's Lionel Messi earning slightly more than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

England. Wayne Rooney, $25.7 million.

After Robin van Persie left Old Trafford, the England captain became the highest paid player in the Premier League today.

France. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, $16 million.

The Swedish striker currently plays for the wealthy Paris club, PSG. When he first arrived at PSG, Ibra's salary even stirred up controversy in French politics.

Germany. Robert Lewandowski, 9.6 million.

The 26-year-old Polish striker is the highest-paid player in the Bundesliga, ahead of Bayern Munich teammate Mario Gotze.

Russia. Hulk, 8.5 million.

The Brazilian striker became the highest-paid player in the Russian Premier League after moving from Porto to Zenit St Petersburg in 2012 for a transfer fee of $62 million.

Portugal. Iker Casillas, 8.5 million.

The World Cup and Euro 2016-winning goalkeeper with Spain has become the highest-paid player in the Portuguese league after leaving Real Madrid to join Porto this summer.

Italy. Daniele De Rossi, 7 million.

The 31-year-old Italian defensive midfielder has turned down multiple offers to leave Serie A. He remains loyal to Roma as captain and is the highest-paid player in the league.

Türkiye. Robin van Persie, 5.4 million.

Fenerbahce have lured the former Arsenal and Man Utd striker to Istanbul by making him the highest-paid star in the Turkish league.

Scotland. Craig Gordon, 3 million.

He remains Britain's most expensive goalkeeper of all time. The 32-year-old Scot has been resurrecting his career at Celtic since 2014, after a disappointing few seasons in the Premier League with Sunderland.

Belgium. Steven Defour, 1.5 million.

The 27-year-old Belgian midfielder was once a target for Man Utd and became the highest-paid player in the Belgian league after joining Anderlecht from Porto in 2014.

According to Vnexpress