Top 10 highest paid African players in the world, with Chelsea’s Mikel & Liverpool’s Toure

5) Emmanuel Adebayor – Tottenham – $13.5m per year

The rangy Togo international prides himself on his aerial threat and skill on the ball. He flourished under Tim Sherwood last term, but it’s yet to be seen whether the new boss Mauricio Pochettino will rate him.