It goes without saying that the English Premier League is the world's most exciting and competitive top-flight league system, consisting of 20 teams that will fight for the coveted trophy. The EPL is also home to the most sought-after megastars in the football world and serves as the platform to catapult players into the limelight. As more stars flood the league, the clubs get richer from major TV deals for international broadcasting rights, endorsements, and various other sources of income. Eventually, that income will pass on to the players, who are entitled to a massive salary base that knows no bounds, making them millionaires at a very young age. So, here are the top 10 richest football players in the Premier League.

Born on 15 August 1993, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EPL club Liverpool. At a very young age, Alex entered the famed Southampton Academy and trained there until 16 years old when he became the second youngest Southampton player to make an appearance. Scoring nine goals in the 2010/2011 season and establishing himself as a prominent rising star on the wing, Alex was signed by Arsenal to further his pace. He spent six years with the London club, scoring 20 goals in 198 appearances and contributing to Arsenal's two FA Cups.

Following his successful spell at Arsenal, Alex was spotted by Liverpool's scouts and arrived at Anfield before the start of the 2017/2018 season. He got off to a flying start at his new club, making 42 appearances and scoring 5 goals. However, Alex's career faced several setbacks in the next four seasons, with serious injuries that sidelined him for months. Despite being a sub at Liverpool, Alex is one of the highest-paid stars at the club. He rakes in £100,000 every week, contributing to his worth of £20m.

Raphael Varane is a French footballer who is currently playing for EPL club Manchester United and the France national team. Playing mostly as a center-back, Varane is famous for his smart defensive style and the ability to keep a cool head during tensions. Initially rising to prominence in French club Lens, Varane joined European giant Real Madrid in 2011 when he was just 19 years old. He spent 10 seasons at Bernabeu, winning 18 trophies, including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League titles and four FIFA Club World Cups. In 2013, Varane made his international debut for France and at age 21 went down in history as the youngest captain ever.

In July 2021, Varane was one of Manchester United's various signings, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho. His first season at the club was not that successful, though, as Varane still suffered from minor injuries that began when he was still at Madrid. However, by the start of the 2022/2023 season, United's fans have been delighted at a vigorous Varane, whose performance in the preseason friendlies is amazing. As one of the most famous United players, Varane rakes in £340,000 every week.

Another Manchester United star on this list, Marcus Rashford plays mostly as a forward and second striker for his club. The English talisman, born on 31 October 1997, is known for his incredible pace and stamina. At age seven, Rashford began his training at Manchester United's young academy until he was promoted to the first team in the 2015/2016 season. The then-19-year-old talent marked his first team debut with two magnificent goals against Danish club Midtjylland, making him United's youngest ever scorer in European competition.

With such a perfect beginning, every fan was hopeful that Marcus Rashford will become the future of Manchester United after the club underwent a period of stagnation. He didn't let his fans be disappointed, though. In the next five seasons, Rashford established himself as a part of the starting line-up. He became a force to be reckoned with in the league, scaring defenders with his iconic cut-insides and acceleration down the wing to collect the ball from midfield. Rashford's best form was in the 2020/2021 season, where he amassed 21 goals from 55 appearances. Set to be the new leader of the Red Devils, Rashford receives a lucrative income of 240,000 a week.

Born on 2 October 1991, Roberto 'Bobby' Firmino is a Brazilian footballer who is playing for EPL's club Liverpool. Firmino was first spotted as a potential young star in Brazil, playing for Figueirense in 2009. He then spent four-and-a-half seasons at German side Hoffenheim, where he became one of the league's best players. At Hoffenheim, Firmino often started as an attacking midfielder or second striker. However, his versatility and working rate off the ball also allowed him to be placed as a forward, winger, or central midfielder. His impressive 2013/2014 season with Hoffenheim, where he scored 16 goals in 33 games, earned Firmino a ticket to Liverpool in 2015

Under the management of boss Jurgen Klopp, Firmino, alongside Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah, became the most dangerous trio of attackers in the league. His creativity and hard work both on and off the ball have made him a regular start in Klopp's counter-attacking system. Playing centre-forward at the Merseyside club, Firmino in fact is not expected to score goals, but to connect the midfield to Salah and Mane with his moves, passes, and magnificent through-balls. Although Firmino's position is being threatened with Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez's appearance, he remains one of the highest-paid players of the club, earning £180,000 a week.

Born on 12 July 1995, English professional footballer Luke Shaw soon rose to prominence as a teenager. A member of the famed Southampton Academy, which introduced the likes of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Luke Shaw followed in the footsteps of his senior to become a sought-after star at a very young age. Shaw made his first-team debut for Southampton in January 2012 and became a regular starter in the club's line-up in the next two seasons.

Shaw's impressive performance at Southampton earned him a ticket to Old Trafford in 2014, when Manchester United signed him for £30 million - then a world record transfer fee for a teenager. After spending the first few seasons struggling with injuries, Shaw cemented his first-team position in the 2018/2019 season and has since remained the top choice at the left wing. Totally, the left-back has played 213 games for Manchester United, scoring 3 goals.

Born on 8 July 1991, Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. In recent years, the Dutchman has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world with a unique style of playing. Aside from his aerial prowess and natural leadership skills, van Dijk is most famous for his smart, smooth ball-playing style that relies more on the brain than brawl. As a result, he can predict opponents' moves and make prompt counters without the need to commit fouls or tackles. Beginning his career at Groningen, van Dijk rose to prominence at Celtic, where he won the Scottish Premiership and was named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year in 2013 and 2014. He then moved from the Scottish team to EPL's club Southampton in the 2015/2016 season.

After three seasons with Southampton, van Dijk moved to Liverpool in 2017 with a £75 million transfer fee, making him the most expensive defender at the time. Despite initial doubts surrounding his overpriced fee, van Dijk soon hit back at critics with his massive contribution to Liverpool's glory. In five seasons with Liverpool, van Dijk has made 182 appearances, scoring 16 goals - most of which came from headers. Arguably the best defender in the league, Van Dijk, who also captains the Netherlands, earns £220,000 a week.

Following Van Dijk closely is his Liverpool teammate - Egyptian striker Mohammed Salah. Born on 15 June 1992, Salah rose to prominence at Swiss club Basel after spending a few years playing for a local club. His impressive form at Basel earned him a ticket to EPL giant Chelsea following an £11 million transfer. However, it was also at the London club that Salah's development came to a halt. He only had 19 first-team appearances for The Blues, scoring 2 goals before being sent on loans to Serie A sides Fiorentina and Roma. At the latter, Salah regained his form and scored 34 goals from 83 matches. In 2017, Salah signed a long-term contract with Liverpool for £36.5m.

It is at the Merseyside club that Salah, who is Liverpool's first Egyptian player, found his ground-breaking personal success that catapults him to the limelight. In his first season at Liverpool, the winger set the record for most Premier League goals scored with 32 goals in 36 appearances, helping Liverpool secure a place in the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final. Since then, Salah has gone to become one of the club's greatest players of all time, scoring a total of 157 goals from 255 appearances. His incredible goal-scoring ability earns Salah a myriad of accolades, including the PFA Players' Player of the Year awards, and three Premier League Golden Boots. In June, Salah and Liverpool just renewed a contract which will bring the Egyptian £400,000 a week.

Born on 28 July 1993, Harry Kane is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and captains the England national team. Raised in a family who are fans of Spurs, it is no surprise that Kane fought his way to the club's young academy. After fast progression, however, he wasn't promoted to the first team but instead was loaned out several times to lower-flight clubs, including Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City, and Norwich City. He returned to Tottenham in the 2013/2014 season, impressing fans with his prolific shooting skills. In the next season, Kane broke several records, becoming the first player in Tottenham's history to reach the 30th goal milestone. In the domestic league, Kane also scored 21 goals, equalling the club record alongside Teddy Sheringham, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Gareth Bale.

Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Kane is described by former Tottenham manager David Pleat as an 'old-fashioned traditional centre forward'. Aside from his iconic accurate finishing skills, Kane is known for his telepathic link with teammate Son Heung Min, with whom he shares the all-time Premier League record for most goal combinations. In the last season, Kane's style of play also changed, with him dropping deep to link up play and creating chances for other players - much like Liverpool's False 9 Roberto Firmino. Despite switching to a more creative role, Kane, who captains Tottenham, still managed to score 27 goals in his last campaign.

Born on 8 December 1994, Raheem Sterling grew up in a family of sports tradition, with his mother being a former athlete representing Jamaica. He spent his early football years at Queens Park Rangers' young academy until signed by Liverpool in 2010. There, he became one of the most sought-after talents, known for his pace, adaptability, and dribbling skills. In four seasons with the Merseyside club, Sterling played 129 matches and found the net 23 times. Alongside Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez, Sterling formed one of the most famous trios in league history.

On 12 July 2014, after a lengthy dispute over a contract renewal with Liverpool, Sterling moved to Manchester City in a £49 million transfer, which made him the most expensive English football player of all time. At Manchester, Sterling became an integral part of his club's incredible achievements, dominating the domestic league for four seasons. Sterling had 339 games for Manchester City and netted 131 times. In the summer window of 2022, Sterling signed for Chelsea on a five-year contract.

Born on 28 June 1991, Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Belgium national team. The Belgian began his football career with his hometown club Genk, where he rose to prominence as a rising young talent. After winning the 2010/2011 Belgian Pro League with Genk, De Bruyne joined Chelsea in 2012. However, just like Mohammed Salah, Stamford Bridge proved unfit for De Bruyne as he was barely used there. During the five-year contract, De Bruyne only spent one season with nine games for the Blues. In 2013, De Bruyne moved to German side Wolfsburg, where he became one of the most prolific attackers in the Bundesliga.

Thanks to his impressive stint at Wolfsburg, De Bruyne was signed by Manchester City in 2015 for a club-record fee of £55 million, which was then the highest fee in British football history. This time in England, De Bruyne proved that his Chelsea time was a waste. He quickly became arguably the most important player in City's engine, linking plays all around the pitch thanks to his creativity, vision, and unbelievably wide range of passing. Probably the best playmaker in the world, Kevin De Bruyne has nailed 82 assists in 307 games for City. He's also the biggest earner on Man City's books, raking in £400,000 a week.