In last few years, Handball attracted millions of fans worldwide. South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Argentina, Brazil these teams show big interest and assigned their squads for international competition. European players current highest paid in the current. Denmark, France, Croatia and Spain paying top salaries Handball, the team game, is making its position in the world sports as the thrill and number of events goes on increasing. There are a large number of international events in which there is a showcase of handball competitions like Olympics, European Championship. Also players sign the contract with different clubs offering luxurious offers. Here are the top 10 highest paid Handball players in 2022.
| Players | Base Salary | Club Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Karabatić | €1.8m | PSG | 2024 |
| Luka Karabatic | €1.5m | PSG | 2024 |
| Sander Sagosen | €1.5m | THW Kiel | 2025 |
| Mikkel Hansen | €1.2m | Aalborg Håndbold | 2024 |
| Ferran Solé | €1.2m | PSG | 2024 |
| Melvyn Richardson | €1m | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Dika Mem | €1m | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Niclas Ekberg | €1m | THW Kiel | 2024 |
| Kauldi Odriozola | €1m | HBC Nantes | 2024 |
| Yanis Lenne | €1m | Montpellier Handball | 2024 |
| Blaž Janc | €850k | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Miha Zarabec | €850k | THW Kiel | 2024 |
| Haniel Langaro | €800k | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Kristian Bjørnsen | €800k | Aalborg Håndbold | 2024 |
| Jonathan Carlsbogård | €750k | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Luc Steins | €750k | PSG | 2024 |
| Jim Gottfridsson | €700k | SG Flensburg-Handewitt | 2024 |
| Pedro Portela | €650k | HBC Nantes | 2024 |
| Luka Cindrić | €650k | Barcelona | 2024 |
| Gilberto Duarte | €650k | Montpellier Handball | 2024 |
| Ómar Ingi Magnússon | €600k | SC Magdeburg | 2026 |
| Mijajlo Marsenić | €500k | Füchse Berlin | 2024 |
| Rune Dahmke | €500k | THW Kiel | 2024 |
| Hans Lindberg | €500k | Füchse Berlin | 2024 |
| Magnus Landin | €500k | THW Kiel | 2024 |
| Kristian Bjørnsen | €500k | Aalborg Håndbold | 2024 |
| Harald Reinkind | €500k | THW Kiel | 2024 |
| Domagoj Duvnjak | €475k | THW Kiel | 2024 |
Nikola Karabatić
Base Salary : €1.8m
National : France
Club : PSG
Nikola Karabatić is a professional handball player from France currently active represent his team in the international event. His contract details based on estimated salary for handball player reported €1.8m a year.
Luka Karabatic
Base Salary : €1.5m
National : France
Club : PSG
Luka Karabatic, is a professional handball player hold top contract deal with PSG Handball team. He is part of the squad since 2015 after leaving Pays d’Aix UC. Currently earning €1.5m salary estimated for the year 2023-24.
Sander Sagosen
Base Salary : €1.5m
National : Norway
Club : THW Kiel
Sander Sagosen professional handball player from Norway. He is currently part of the most successful team THW Kiel. Hold estimated contract worth of €1.5m with THW Kiel.
How Much Handball Player Earn Per Year?
In year 2014, the first report about handball players salaries revealed, the source reported that Mikkel Hansen and Hans Lindberg hold contract worth of €750k a year. However two years later another reported revealed about handball players, the list conclude top paying teams PSG, Barcelona, THW Kiel. The players affiliated with these teams earn between €1.5m to €500k minimum wage as per reports.
- In 2021-22, Mikkel Hansen hold the expensive contract while playing for the team of PSG, according to reported data he used to earn €1.5 million. Recently he moved to Aalborg Håndbold, and his estimated salary reported €1.2m a season.
- Some players salaries were estimated based on the contract deals that offered by the clubs. The clubs never revealed how much they pay to the players however some sports media outlets France, UK and US reported average and maximum salaries of a handball player.
Further details regarding to highest paid handball players updated before the new season continue in 2024-25. If any of these player move to another team details regarding to that will be provided here.