05. Robin Van Persie – Manchester United – €281,310 per week
Robin Van Persie plays for the Manchester United side and the Dutch national team as a striker. He is the youth product of Feyenoord side and joined Arsenal in 2004 for a fee of just £2.75 million that time. His playing style and ability drew eyes of the then Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson. Finally he joined the Old Trafford club in 2012 for a fee of £22.5 million.
The most paid footballer is often compared to Dutch legend Marco van Basten. Robin Van Persie represented Netherlands in 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro Cup in 2008 and 2012. He is also the current captain of national team of Netherlands. His estimated €281,310 per week earning confirms the 5th position in this list of top 10 highest paid Premier League players in 2015.
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