While Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo is undoubtedly one of the most talented youngsters in the Premier League, he doesn’t rank among the highest-paid teenagers in the league.
With vast sums of money currently sloshing around in the Premier League, players as young as 18 are now earning upwards of £80,000 per week in some cases.
In the case of Mainoo, he currently takes home a weekly salary of £20,000 per week at Old Trafford.
Using figures from Capology, here are the six Premier League teenagers who currently earn more than Mainoo.
=5. Luis Guilherme – £25,000 per week
The Brazil U20 international joined West Ham from Palmeiras over the summer and now earns a yearly salary of £1.3million.
Hammers fans haven’t seen much of him yet, but he’s certainly got the potential to develop into a top player in the years to come.
=5. Gustavo Nunes – £25,000 per week
Brentford have unearthed plenty of gems over the years and we wouldn’t be surprised if Nunes falls into that category.
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4. Dean Huijsen – £30,000 per week
At just 19, Huijsen already has a lot of experience. Coming through the ranks at Malaga, he was signed by Juventus and spent time on loan at Roma under Jose Mourinho before signing for Bournemouth this summer.
He’s being integrated slowly, but is now one of the finest young defenders in Europe. The Cherries have a top-class prospect on their hands.
3. Marc Guiu – £50,000 per week
It was a surprise to see Guiu leave Barcelona after breaking into the first-team under Xavi in 2023-24, but with a new manager in place and London calling, he made the jump.
And for £50,000-per-week, it’s no surprise. The Spanish striker is still only 18 and is far from the finished product, but Chelsea have done their best to purchase potential and Guiu certainly has that.
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2. Archie Gray – £75,000 per week
One of the most highly-rated young players on the planet right now, Tottenham did incredibly well to win the race for Gray, who left hometown club Leeds this summer.
Just about every top Premier League side expressed an interest in the midfielder – who can also play full-back – but he opted for north London and it’s so far paying off, with Ange Postecoglou not fazed by his age.
The 18-year-old was outstanding in the Championship for Leeds last season and has already made dozens appearances for Spurs. This is just the beginning.
1. Leny Yoro – £115,000 per week
The teenager with the highest wages in the league has yet to fully convince at Manchester United.
Mainoo’s new teammate, Yoro is widely regarded as the top centre-back prospect in world football and seemed destined for Real Madrid, before United somehow beat them to a deal with Rennes for his signature.
However, a foot injury suffered in pre-season has kept him out of action until November.
Given United’s struggles and his potential, Ruben Amorim will be expecting more from the defender.