World's 5 highest paid goalkeepers right now
Football, the beautiful game, is one of the world's most popular sports right now. Many players have provided us with so many joyful moments, amazing skills and nail-biting performances alike, for decades. The audience have adored goalscorers as well as skillful dribblers when compared with other players. However, one such under-appreciated position is that of the goalkeeper.
Every winning team like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus is built around a world-class goalkeeper. Although often not given as much plaudits nor recognition as they should, it's starting to reflect in their weekly wage packet. On that note, let's take a look at the five highest paid goalkeepers across the world at present.
#5: Petr Cech (Arsenal)
Weekly wage: £100,000
Petr Cech is a 35-year-old Czech professional footballer, who currently plays his trade with Premier League side Arsenal. He made 124 international appearances before announcing his retirement from Czech Republic in 2016, following their group stage exit from the European Championships in France.
He managed to reach 100 Premier League clean sheets in the fewest appearances, whilst currently holds a number of records across England's top-flight too.
Having previously played for Chmel Blšany, Sparta Prague, Rennes and fellow Premier League side Chelsea, he's one of the world's most decorated and successful goalkeepers too.