5 most underpaid footballers in the world right now

#3 Andy Robertson | £50,000-per-week

Andy Robertson is one of the best left-backs in the world now

Andy Robertson has established himself as arguably the best left-back in the Premier League right now.

However, he is one of the lowest earners at Liverpool as he bags a meager £50,000-per-week, which is nowhere near the ballpark of his contemporaries' wages. Robertson finds himself lower than Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi on Liverpool's payroll. The Scotsman has been an integral part of Liverpool's backline over the past few years and definitely deserves to be in a higher wage bracket.

According to multiple sources, Robertson will be given a new contract to reward his consistent and solid performances over the past few years. A couple of months back, Trent Alexander-Arnold was on a £60,000 per week wage, but his new contract tripled his wages. Robertson will be hoping for something similar.

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#2 Bukayo Saka | £30,000-per-week

Bukayo Saka had a breakout season in 2020-21.

England international at just 19, Bukayo Saka is one of the most exciting talents in world football right now.

Saka recently signed a long-term contract with Arsenal, which will see the youngster earn £30,000-per-week. This is a significant bump from his previous £10,000-a-week contract. However, Saka's immense potential and talent warrant a much better contract, especially considering that he is one of Arsenal's most crucial squad members. The likes of Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny are higher on the Gunners' payroll than the 19-year-old.

In 46 appearances across all competitions in the 2020-21 season, Saka was directly involved in 17 goals (7 goals, 10 assists). Aubameyang and Lacazette displayed poor form for the majority of last season, and the youngster capably shouldered the goalscoring responsibilities along with Emile Smith-Rowe.

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#1 Phil Foden | £30,000-per-week

Phil Foden in action for City.

Phil Foden is arguably the most promising talent in European football currently and has become a mainstay in Manchester City's star-studded lineup. He was the second highest-scorer for the club across all competitons last season with 16 goals.

According to givemesport.com and multiple other sources, the young Englishman is currently on a £30,000-per-week contract. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Foden as the "most, most, most talented player I have ever seen in my career as a manager." This is a massive statement because the Spaniard has managed the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Robert Lewandowski in his career.

The sentiment, however, is not reflect on Phil Foden's latest six-year contract, signed around 2018. There has been speculation that the Cityzens are ready to offer the youngster a new contract that will triple his wages, but nothing has been made official as of now.