Leipzig
RB Leipzig is a German professional football club based in Leipzig, Saxony. The club was founded in 2009 after Red Bull acquired a fifth-tier club, and it quickly climbed through the ranks to reach the Bundesliga by 2016—achieving four promotions in just seven years.
Known for its modern infrastructure like the Red Bull Arena and the cutting-edge academy center at Cottaweg, the club emphasizes high-pressing, fast-paced football and has become a go-to destination for young talent. Leipzig won the DFB‑Pokal in 2022 and 2023 and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2020 milestones that reflect its rapid rise.
Leipzig Wage bill of 2024-25: For the 2024–25 season, their total gross wage bill is around €101.89 million per year, which equals approximately €1.96 million per week. Their highest-paid player is David Raum, earning roughly €7.55 million per year (approximately £6.38 million).
| Player Name | Weekly Wage | Yearly Salary | Age | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Raum | £306,200.00 | £15,922,400.00 | 27 Years | German |
| Benjamin Henrichs | £122,500.00 | £6,370,000.00 | 28 Years | German |
| Yussuf Poulsen | £107,100.00 | £5,569,200.00 | 31 Years | Danish |
| Lukas Klostermann | £107,100.00 | £5,569,200.00 | 29 Years | German |
| Willi Orbán | £107,100.00 | £5,569,200.00 | 33 Years | Hungarian, Magyar |
| Xavi Simons | £162,300.00 | £8,439,600.00 | 22 Years | Dutch, Netherlandic |
| Benjamin Sesko | £91,900.00 | £4,778,800.00 | 22 Years | Slovenian, Slovene |
| Loïs Openda | £91,900.00 | £4,778,800.00 | 25 Years | Belgian |
| Péter Gulácsi | £90,900.00 | £4,726,800.00 | 35 Years | Hungarian, Magyar |
| Castello Lukeba | £81,100.00 | £4,217,200.00 | 23 Years | French |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | £76,600.00 | £3,983,200.00 | 25 Years | Dutch, Netherlandic |
| Xaver Schlager | £64,900.00 | £3,374,800.00 | 28 Years | Austrian |
| Amadou Haidara | £61,700.00 | £3,208,400.00 | 27 Years | Malian, Malinese |
| Christoph Baumgartner | £40,600.00 | £2,111,200.00 | 26 Years | Austrian |
| Kevin Kampl | £40,600.00 | £2,111,200.00 | 36 Years | Slovenian, Slovene |
| Ridle Baku | £36,800.00 | £1,913,600.00 | 27 Years | German |
| Nicolas Seiwald | £35,700.00 | £1,856,400.00 | 24 Years | Austrian |
| El Chadaille Bitshiabu | £29,200.00 | £1,518,400.00 | 21 Years | French |
| Antonio Nusa | £24,300.00 | £1,263,600.00 | 20 Years | Norwegian |
| Maarten Vandevoordt | £21,400.00 | £1,112,800.00 | 23 Years | Belgian |
| Assan Ouédraogo | £19,800.00 | £1,029,600.00 | 19 Years | German |
| Leopold Zingerle | £10,700.00 | £556,400.00 | 31 Years | German |
| Tidiam Gomis | £9,300.00 | £483,600.00 | 19 Years | French |
| Viggo Gebel | £3,100.00 | £161,200.00 | 18 Years | German |