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German midfielder Florian Wirtz is undeniably one of Europe's most exciting talents. Rising through Bayer Leverkusen's ranks, he made his first-team debut for the Bundesliga club in 2021.Delivering stellar performances season after season, Wirtz spearheaded Bayer to a groundbreaking 2023-24 campaign, clinching their first-ever Bundesliga title and breaking Bayern Munich's long-standing reign. Under Xabi Alonso's guidance, Wirtz was arguably Bayer’s standout player throughout the season.In 2022, the German star committed to a five-year contract with the club, receiving a lucrative package for his invaluable contributions. Despite strong interest from top European clubs, he remains loyal to Leverkusen.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>Just how much does he earn at the Bundesliga outfit, though?GOAL delved into the figures with <a href="https://www.capology.com/player/florian-wirtz-37744/" target="_self">Capology</a> to uncover the details!*Salaries are gross

Florian Wirtz salary: How much does Bayer Leverkusen star earn per week and annually in Bundesliga?

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Under Wirtz's current contract with the German team, he earns a substantial £72,368 ($94,735) weekly, with his annual salary reaching an impressive £3.7 million ($4.9m).Despite his outstanding performances and unwavering commitment to Bayer, Wirtz surprisingly does not make it into the top-five highest earners at the club.<table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Nationality</th><th>Weekly wages in GBP</th><th>Weekly wages in USD</th><th>Annual wages in GBP</th><th>Annual wages in USD</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Florian Wirtz</td><td>German</td><td>£72,368</td><td>$94,735</td><td>£3,763,136</td><td>$4,926,198</td></tr></tbody></table>

Florian Wirtz's wages at Bayer Leverkusen in numbers

Leading Bayer Leverkusen's wage list is the talented French defender Nordi Mukiele, who joined the club in the summer of 2024.Close behind are fullback Alejandro Grimaldo and striker Patrik Schick, both earning the same wages. These two stars were instrumental in Bayer's championship-winning season.In fourth place is Edmond Tapsoba, followed by Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios, both earning equal wages.<table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Nationality</th><th>Weekly wages in GBP</th><th>Weekly wages in USD</th><th>Annual wages in GBP</th><th>Annual wages in USD</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nordi Mukiele</td><td>French</td><td>£135,087</td><td>$176,838</td><td>£7,024,520</td><td>$9,195,569</td></tr><tr><td>Alejandro Grimaldo</td><td>Spanish</td><td>£96,491</td><td>$126,313</td><td>£5,017,514</td><td>$6,568,264</td></tr><tr><td>Patrik Schick</td><td>Czech</td><td>£96,491</td><td>$126,313</td><td>£5,017,514</td><td>$6,568,264</td></tr><tr><td>Edmond Tapsoba</td><td>Burkinabe</td><td>£80,409</td><td>$105,261</td><td>£4,181,262</td><td>$5,473,553</td></tr><tr><td>Exequiel Palacios</td><td>Argentine</td><td>£80,409</td><td>$105,261</td><td>£4,181,262</td><td>$&lt;</td></tr></tbody></table>

Top earners at Bayer Leverkusen 

Imagine a league where no Bayer player cracks the top-five highest-paid list. This starkly highlights Bayern Munich's financial dominance, as they lead the league with a staggering wage bill. In fact, the top thirteen earners in the Bundesliga are all Bayern stars, showcasing their unparalleled investment in talent. Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule only manages to break into the list at number fourteen.<table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Nationality</th><th>Weekly wages in GBP</th><th>Weekly wages in USD</th><th>Annual wages in GBP</th><th>Annual wages in USD</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Harry Kane</td><td>English</td><td>£402,044</td><td>$526,303</td><td>£20,906,308</td><td>$27,367,765</td></tr><tr><td>Manuel Neuer</td><td>German</td><td>£337,717</td><td>$442,095</td><td>£17,561,299</td><td>$22,988,923</td></tr><tr><td>Joshua Kimmich</td><td>German</td><td>£321,636</td><td>$421,043</td><td>£16,725,047</td><td>$21,894,212</td></tr><tr><td>Jamal Musiala</td><td>German</td><td>£303,463</td><td>$397,254</td><td>£15,780,082</td><td>$20,657,189</td></tr><tr><td>Serge Gnabry</td><td>German</td><td>£303,463</td><td>$397,254</td><td>£15,780,082</td><td>$</td></tr></tbody></table>

Top earners in Bundesliga

Despite the substantial earnings of Bundesliga players, particularly Bayern's stars, they don't make it to the top five highest-paid players globally. This elite list is entirely dominated by Saudi Pro League players, with the legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo leading the pack.Following closely is his former Real Madrid teammate, Karim Benzema, in second place.Next, Riyad Mahrez secures the third spot, with Senegalese stars Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly completing the top five.<table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Club</th><th>Weekly wages GBP</th><th>Weekly wages USD</th><th>Annual wages GBP</th><th>Annual wages USD</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Cristiano Ronaldo</td><td>Al Nassr</td><td>£3,216,155</td><td>$4,210,425</td><td>£167,250,468</td><td>$218,942,120</td></tr><tr><td>Karim Benzema</td><td>Al Ittihad</td><td>£1,608,178</td><td>$2,105,213</td><td>£83,625,234</td><td>$109,471,060</td></tr><tr><td>Riyad Mahrez</td><td>Al Ahli</td><td>£839,469</td><td>$1,098,921</td><td>£45,652,372</td><td>$57,43,893</td></tr><tr><td>Sadio Mane</td><td>Al Nassr</td><td>£643,271</td><td>$842,085</td><td>£33,450,094</td><td>$43,788,424</td></tr><tr><td>Kalidou Koulibaly</td><td>Al Hilal</td><td>£558,038</td><td>$730,509</td><td>£29,017,956</td><td>$37,986,458</td></tr></tbody></table>

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