Top 5 highest-earning Al Hilal players in 2025-26: Full salary, net worth, and contract breakdown

As Al Hilal SFC face Al-Qadsiah tonight at Kingdom Arena, the Saudi powerhouse enters the fixture as the league's wealthiest club — both on the pitch and on the payroll. With a staggering €223.88 million in gross salaries this season and a club net worth estimated at $248 million, Al Hilal stand tall not just in the Saudi Pro League but also among global football’s financial heavyweights.

Backed by headline-making signings and world-class talent, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the club’s five highest-earning players for the 2025–26 season — their contracts, net worths, and the assets that reflect their growing fortunes.

1. Kalidou Koulibaly — €34.7M per year

At the top of Al Hilal’s salary chart is 34-year-old Senegalese centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, commanding a €34.7 million ($40.6 million USD) gross annual salary, which breaks down to €667,308 per week, for the 2025–26 season.

He has one year left on his current deal, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026. Koulibaly’s net worth in 2025 is estimated between $40–$80 million USD, buoyed by his substantial salary and off-field ventures. Beyond football, he maintains endorsement deals with Puma and TotalEnergies, and holds a stake in CS Sedan-Ardennes, a French football club. He has also funded a pediatric clinic in Senegal. Despite his wealth, Koulibaly is known for his low-profile lifestyle.

He manages his charitable work through the Capitaine du Coeur foundation, supporting youth and sports development across his home country, Senegal.

2. Sergej Milinković-Savić — €25M per year

A midfield engine and consistent playmaker, Sergej Milinković-Savić earns €25 million ($29.2 million USD) annually, or €480,769 per week, excluding performance bonuses. Signed from SS Lazio in July 2023 for a €40 million ($46.8 million USD) transfer fee, the Serbian international is contracted with Al Hilal until June 30, 2026. In 2025, his net worth is valued at approximately $58.7 million USD. Milinković-Savić maintains a low public profile regarding his personal assets, and his market value is currently pegged at €17 million ($19.9 million USD) as per Transfermarkt, underlining his ongoing influence in the midfield despite increasing competition in the Saudi Pro League.

3. Aleksandar Mitrović — €25M per year

Fellow Serbian and prolific forward Aleksandar Mitrović matches Milinković-Savić’s salary, earning €25 million ($29.2 million USD) gross this season, translating to €480,769 per week. Mitrović, 30, joined Al Hilal from Fulham in 2023 for a €52.6 million (£45 million) fee. In his two seasons at the club, he’s scored 68 goals and provided 15 assists in 79 appearances, including a standout 28-goal campaign during the 2023-24 title-winning season.Mitrovic’s net worth is estimated to be £64,896,000, approximately $76.1 million USD.Though Mitrovic has become a key figure at Al Hilal, his personal assets and investments remain private, as he tends to keep these details out of the public eye.

4. Darwin Núñez — €22.45M per year

Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez, nicknamed "Captain Chaos", joined Al Hilal in August 2025 in a high-profile transfer worth £46.3 million ($62 million USD) from Liverpool. His three-year contract extends until June 30, 2028, with a gross €22.45 million ($26.3 million USD) annual salary, or €431,731 per week , making him one of the highest-paid new arrivals this season. The total gross salary remaining on his contract stands at €67.35 million ($78.9 million USD).

Núñez had originally joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for €75 million ($88 million USD).Núñez’s net worth is estimated at $40 million USD. While his exact residence remains private, glimpses on social media show a luxurious home with an expansive garden and woodlands. Known for his love of cars, Núñez has been spotted driving high-end vehicles, including an Audi e-tron (£70,000), BMW X5 (£70,000), Mercedes G63 (£150,000), and possibly a Lamborghini Urus Evo (£300,000).

5. Theo Hernández — €20.41M per year

French full-back Theo Hernández, 27, joined Al Hilal in 2025 following a six-year spell with AC Milan. His current contract, running until June 30, 2028, pays him €20.41 million ($23.9 million USD) annually, that’s €392,500 per week, excluding bonuses. His deal amounts to a €61.23 million ($71.6 million USD) gross value over its full term. The transfer involved a yearly salary commitment of €25 million ($29.2 million USD) from Al Hilal. Hernández’s net worth stands at $40 million USD in 2025. Known for his flamboyant lifestyle, he regularly shares glimpses of his luxury collection and fashion-forward profile. His garage includes the Ferrari Daytona SP3 and the ultra-rare Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut. Off the pitch, Hernández is also a Puma brand ambassador and is frequently seen with his partner, model Zoe Cristofoli, reinforcing his celebrity persona beyond football.

Club and season context

Al Hilal’s 2025–26 season began strongly, with a 2-0 win over Al Riyadh on August 29, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. Tonight, they face Al-Qadsiah, also at home, with kick-off at 11:30 p.m. IST / 9:00 p.m. local time / 6:00 p.m. UTC, as they look to extend their unbeaten streak. With elite talents, record-breaking contracts, and growing brand presence both on and off the pitch, Al Hilal are not just title contenders, they’re setting new financial and sporting benchmarks in world football.