Ivan Toney Salary: His Al-Ahli Wage and Contract Explained
Ivan Toney's salary at Al-Ahli is reportedly around £403,000 per week including bonuses, with a base pay estimated at £411,340 weekly. Full breakdown.
When Ivan Toney moved from Brentford to Al-Ahli in 2024, reports on his salary varied, but all pointed to a transformative deal for the England striker. The Mirror reported in September 2024 that Toney signed a contract worth £403,000 a week including bonuses. In March 2025, Goal, citing data from Capology, estimated his gross weekly base salary at £411,340.
The figures differ based on whether they include bonuses, are calculated before or after tax, and which source is reporting them. Toney’s four-year contract, which runs until 2028, was part of a £40 million transfer that made him one of the best-paid English footballers in the world.
A Breakdown of Toney’s Al-Ahli Salary
No club officially publishes player salaries, so figures come from media reports and specialist financial databases, which often produce different numbers based on their own sources and calculations. The main estimates for Toney’s weekly pay at Al-Ahli come from several reports published since his move.
| Source (Year of Report) | Reported Weekly Pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Mirror (2024) | £403,000 | Total package including bonuses. |
| Goal / Capology (2025) | £411,340 | Gross base salary, excluding bonuses. |
| Yahoo Sports (2024) | ~£400,000 rising to £500,000 | Basic pay after tax, with bonuses. |
| SalaryLeaks (Undated) | €450,000 | Gross base salary, with up to €6m/year in bonuses. |
| SalarySport (2026) | $440,230 | For the 2026-27 season. |
The differences can be explained by what each figure represents:
- Base vs. Total: Goal’s £411,340 and SalaryLeaks’ €450,000 were reported as base salaries, which are the fixed weekly payments. The Mirror’s £403,000 and Yahoo Sports’ higher-end £500,000 figure included performance-related bonuses. SalaryLeaks reported that Toney could earn an additional €6.0 million per year in bonuses.
- Gross vs. Net: Yahoo Sports specified that its estimate of around £400,000 a week was after tax. The publication added that to receive the same take-home pay in the UK, a player would need a contract worth “close to £1 million per week”.
- Currency: The figures are reported in pounds, euros and dollars. Conversions between them, based on exchange rates at the time of reporting, can lead to small variations. SalaryLeaks, for example, reported a base salary of €23.5 million per year.
The £84 Million Contract and Dramatic Transfer
Toney, then 28, signed for Al-Ahli on a four-year contract in the summer of 2024, tying him to the Jeddah-based club until June 2028. The transfer fee paid to Brentford was widely reported as £40 million.
The total value of his contract over the four years was estimated at £84 million by The Mirror. SalaryLeaks, citing The Telegraph, put the total value at €118.0 million, comprising a base salary of €23.5 million a year plus a potential €6 million in annual bonuses.
The move represented a huge pay increase for Toney. At Brentford, his weekly wage was reported by The Mirror to be £36,000, while SalaryLeaks put it at £35,000. The Mirror calculated that his new deal was worth “more than 13 times” his previous one.
His transfer came after a long period of speculation. The Mirror reported that Premier League clubs were put off by Brentford’s £50 million price tag for a player who was entering the final year of his contract. The deal with Al-Ahli was a dramatic one, with Yahoo Sports reporting that it was “within minutes of collapsing” as the Saudi club was also negotiating for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
How Toney’s Salary Compares
With Al-Ahli Teammates
Upon his arrival, Toney became one of Al-Ahli’s top earners but not, according to most sources from 2024 and 2025, the highest. In March 2025, Goal published a list of Al-Ahli’s highest-paid players that placed Toney second behind former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez.
Top Earners at Al-Ahli (March 2025)
| Player | Weekly Wages (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | £841,708 |
| Ivan Toney | £411,340 |
| Roberto Firmino | £306,369 |
| Franck Kessie | £225,745 |
| Gabri Veiga | £193,496 |
Source: Goal.com, March 2025
Other sources in 2024 presented a different picture. SalaryLeaks, in its undated database, also lists Mahrez as the top earner on €575,000 per week, with Toney second on €450,000.
More recent data for the 2026-27 season from SalarySport lists Toney as the club’s highest earner on $440,230 per week. However, that site’s squad list for Al-Ahli does not include a salary for Riyad Mahrez, making a direct comparison difficult.
With Other Stars of the Saudi Pro League
While Toney’s salary is among the highest at his club, it fell outside the top five for the entire Saudi Pro League in 2025. Goal reported that the league’s highest earners were dominated by players at rival clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal.
Top 5 Highest Paid Players in the Saudi Pro League (March 2025)
| Player | Club | Weekly Wages (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | £3,224,935 |
| Karim Benzema | Al-Ittihad | £1,612,468 |
| Riyad Mahrez | Al-Ahli | £841,708 |
| Sadio Mané | Al-Nassr | £644,987 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | Al-Hilal | £559,526 |
Source: Goal.com, March 2025
The scale of these contracts is vast. Cristiano Ronaldo’s weekly wage was reported in 2025 to be nearly eight times higher than Toney’s base salary. You can see how the Portuguese star’s earnings break down in our feature on his Al-Nassr contract.
From League One to the Saudi Pro League: Toney’s Career Path
Toney’s lucrative move to Saudi Arabia was the culmination of a long journey through the English football pyramid. He began his career at his hometown club, Northampton Town, where he became the youngest player to represent the club upon his debut in 2012. After scoring 13 goals in 60 appearances for the Cobblers, he earned a transfer to Premier League side Newcastle United in 2015 for an undisclosed fee.
He struggled to break into the first team at St James’ Park, making only two league appearances. Instead, he spent three years out on loan in League One, representing Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Scunthorpe United and Wigan Athletic. His time at Barnsley was particularly successful, as he won both the 2016 Football League Trophy and the 2016 League One play-offs.
In 2018, Toney made a permanent move to Peterborough United for a fee reported by some sources to be £650,000. It was here that his career took off. He was named the League One top scorer and Player of the Season in 2019–20, prompting a move to Championship club Brentford in August 2020. The transfer fee was a record for Peterborough, reported as an initial £5 million rising to around £10 million with add-ons.
At Brentford, he earned a reported weekly wage of between £35,000 and £36,000. He helped the club secure promotion to the Premier League and established himself as a top-flight goalscorer, netting 72 goals in 141 games in total for the Bees before his move to Al-Ahli.
Performance in Saudi Arabia
Since moving to Al-Ahli, Toney has been a prolific goalscorer. By April 2026 he had 27 goals in the 2025-26 season and was competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot, as the New Straits Times reported.
He has also made headlines off the pitch. After a 1-1 draw with Al-Fayha in April 2026, Toney and teammate Galeno suggested that officials were favouring title rivals Al-Nassr. “We know who. Who are we chasing?” Toney said when asked who would benefit. Al-Ahli backed its players and called on the league to release audio of the officials’ communications.
FAQ
How much does Ivan Toney earn per week?
Estimates vary. In 2024, The Mirror reported his weekly wage as £403,000 including bonuses. In 2025, Goal estimated his gross base salary at £411,340. Other reports have placed his basic after-tax pay at around £400,000, rising towards £500,000 with bonuses.
What is Ivan Toney’s total contract value?
The Mirror reported in 2024 that Toney signed a four-year deal “worth £84million”. SalaryLeaks estimated the total value, including potential bonuses, at €118.0 million.
When does Ivan Toney’s contract at Al-Ahli end?
His four-year contract, signed in August 2024, runs until June 2028, according to multiple sources including SalaryLeaks and SalarySport.
How much was Ivan Toney’s transfer fee from Brentford?
Al-Ahli paid Brentford a transfer fee reported to be £40 million in 2024.
Is Ivan Toney the highest-paid player at Al-Ahli?
Most reports from 2024 and 2025 placed him as the second-highest earner behind Riyad Mahrez, who was reported to be on £841,708 per week. More recent data for the 2026-27 season lists Toney as the top earner, but does not include a salary for Mahrez, making a direct comparison difficult.
