A world-class goalkeeper can be the difference between winning silverware and falling just short.
While football’s biggest wages are traditionally reserved for prolific forwards and creative midfielders, elite goalkeepers are increasingly commanding salaries that would make plenty of outfield players envious.
From Premier League stars to veterans in La Liga, the Bundesliga and the Saudi Pro League, several of the game’s most recognisable shot-stoppers are earning six-figure sums every week.
Using figures from Capology, here are the 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in world football, according to Planet Football on Friday
1. Jan Oblak – £342,127 per week
