The French publication 20 minutes revealed data on the salaries of players of "Paris Saint-Germain". The Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi made it to the top 15 highest-paid players of the club, earning 5.8 million euros per year. According to Ukrainian Football, this is the case.
Despite the reduction of PSG's salary fund from a record 700 million euros in 2022 to the current 600–650 million, the Parisian club still remains the absolute leader of French football. Its payroll expenses exceed those of other Ligue 1 clubs by at least four times.
Top 5 Highest-Paid Players of PSG in 2025
The ranking by 20 minutes indicates the net salaries of the players — without bonuses or incentives. The list is topped by the holder of the "Ballon d'Or" Usman Dembele, who earns 18 million euros per year. The first five also include:
- Marquinhos — 13.4 million euros;
- Lucas Hernandez — 13.2 million euros;
- Achraf Hakimi — 13.2 million euros;
- Warren Zaïre-Emery — 11.4 million euros.
Results of Zabarnyi's Performance at PSG in the 2025/2026 Season
Illia Zabarnyi, who ranks 12th in the team for salary level, outperformed such players as Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves, and Matviy Safonov in earnings. For the 23-year-old Ukrainian, this is his first full season with the French giant, and he has already secured a place in the starting lineup. In the 2025/26 season, Zabarnyi played 8 official matches and scored one goal.
After seven rounds, PSG has 16 points and confidently leads in the French championship. According to Transfermarkt, Zabarnyi's market value is 55 million euros, and his contract with the club is valid until June 30, 2030.
Earlier we reported that defender Illia Zabarnyi was recognized as the best player of the match "PSG" - "Barcelona" according to the statistical portal Sofascore.