The 2024/25 Bundesliga season sees African talent continuing to shine in Germany’s top football league. From impressive performances on the pitch to substantial salaries, these players are making their mark both in terms of results and pay.
Here’s a rundown of the highest-paid African players in the Bundesliga this season.
1. Serhou Guirassy
Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy tops the list as the highest-paid African player in the Bundesliga. With a remarkable salary of €9,430,000 annually, he’s been a key asset for Borussia Dortmund after transferring from Stuttgart.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – OCTOBER 18: Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC St. Pauli 1910 at Signal Iduna Park on October 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Guirassy has netted 24 goals and provided 7 assists in 36 games this season. His market value is €40 million.
2. Edmond Tapsoba
Burkina Faso international Edmond Tapsoba earns €5,000,000 annually at Bayer Leverkusen, placing him second on the list. With 37 appearances and 2 assists across 3,097 minutes, Tapsoba’s defensive prowess has been crucial for the team.
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His contract runs until 2028, and he also holds a market value of €40 million.
3. Ramy Bensebaïni
Algerian defender Ramy Bensebaïni, who joined Borussia Dortmund in 2023, takes the third spot with a salary of €4,500,000. Bensebaïni has contributed 3 goals and 5 assists in 34 games this season.
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His contract is valid until 2027, and his market value is €7 million.
4. Diadié Samassékou
Malian defensive midfielder Diadié Samassékou is the fourth-highest-paid African player in the Bundesliga, earning €3,900,000 annually at TSG Hoffenheim.
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Having been integral to Hoffenheim’s midfield, Samassékou is under contract until 2025, with talks underway for a potential 2-year extension.
5. Amadou Haidara
Amadou Haidara, the 27-year-old Malian midfielder at RB Leipzig, rounds out the list with an annual salary of €3,500,000. A regular starter for Leipzig, Haidara has contributed 2 assists in 34 games this season.
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His contract runs until 2026, and his market value is estimated at €20 million.
Conclusion
The Bundesliga remains a prime destination for African talent, with these players not only excelling on the field but also earning impressive wages.
