The Indian Super League (ISL) is synonymous with grandeur and extravaganza and is the most popular football league in India. Over the years, the salary and wages of the players have skyrocketed and several footballers across the globe want to ply their trade in this cash-rich league. ISL 2022-23 too is brimming with some players with exorbitant wages.
The lucrative ISL started way back in 2014 with ATK winning the first title. Hyderabad FC is the latest addition to the winner’s list and Manolo Marquez’s side would be keen on defending their title.
Several footballers who will be playing in this league are being paid exorbitant amounts this season and on that account, we take a look at the 5 highest paid footballers of this season in ISL 2022-23:
1. Adrian Luna (Rs. 70.82 million)
Uruguayan footballer Adrian Luna is being paid the most amount of money in ISL 2022-23. With a market value of Rs. 7.08 crores, the Kerala Blasters midfielder will have a huge price tag up his sleeve. The 30-year-old footballer scored 6 goals for the Yellow Army in the 23 matches he played in ISL 2021-22.
2. Dimitri Petratos (Rs.62.49 million)
ATK Mohun Bagan has splashed a lot of money in acquiring the services of Australian attacking midfielder Dimitri Petratos and he will be playing in the ISL 2022-23. He has played for three different clubs in the A-League and most recently played for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC in 2021-22. He netted 3 goals in 23 matches for the outfit.
3. Hugo Boumous (Rs. 49.99 million)
With Rs. 4.99 crores in his bag, Hugo Boumous is one of the most expensive players who will be playing in this edition’s ISL. He will play for Kolkata giants ATK Mohun Bagan and is expected to be a huge dominating force in the defensive region of ATK Mohun Bagan.
4. Florentin Pogba (Rs. 49.99 million)
Another ATK Mohun Bagan player in the mix, Florentin Pogba will be playing for the first time in this ISL. The elder brother of famous French footballer Paul Pogba, Florentin Pogba is going to be a vital cog of ATK Mohun Bagan in ISL 2022-23. He is being paid a hefty amount of Rs. 4.99 crores.
5. Romain Philippoteaux (Rs. 41.66 million)
French footballer Romain Philippoteaux will be playing as a winger for North East United FC in ISL 2022-23. The Highlanders would be hoping that the winger plays well considering the huge amount of money they have invested in him. Romain played for Dijon in the Ligue 2 last year and scored 4 goals in 23 matches for the club.
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