4) Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool – £220K A Week
Although the Dutchman has had a significant dip in form this season, many still believe he is the best centre-back in world football.
Liverpool’s wage structure, though, means van Dijk is by no means the best paid defender in the Premier League. In fact, the player who is at the top of our list earns £120K a week more than him.