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Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Season

Real Madrid's squad is packed with some of football's biggest stars, including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, and Yan Diomande. Their strong recruitment has built one of the most formidable teams globally, but this quality comes at a significant cost. The club’s payroll reflects their top-tier talent, with wages ranging widely across positions.

Goalkeeper Salaries

Thibaut Courtois remains the highest-paid goalkeeper, earning £246,236 weekly. Since joining from Chelsea in 2018, he has been a reliable first choice when fit. Backup Andriy Lunin earns £75,184 per week and has shown he can perform well when called upon.

  • Thibaut Courtois: £246,236 per week
  • Andriy Lunin: £75,184 per week

Defender Salaries

The defensive line features some recent big signings. Both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate moved from Liverpool on free transfers and are now tied as the highest-paid defenders at £273,650 each per week. New arrival Marc Cucurella, a World Cup winner from Chelsea, takes home £205,020 weekly. Veterans like Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao earn £239,341 each. The departure of captain Dani Carvajal, who earned £173,545 weekly, helped offset new wage expenses.

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold: £273,650 per week
  • Ibrahima Konate: £273,650 per week
  • Antonio Rudiger: £239,341 per week
  • Eder Militao: £239,341 per week
  • Marc Cucurella: £205,020 per week
  • Ferland Mendy: £171,052 per week
  • Dean Huijsen: £153,980 per week
  • Alvaro Carreras: £147,085 per week
  • Raul Asencio: £102,598 per week

Midfielder Salaries

Jude Bellingham stands out as the highest-paid midfielder with a salary of £341,940 per week. Close behind is Federico Valverde at £273,650 weekly. Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga receive over £200k each week. Bernardo Silva joined on a free transfer from Manchester City and commands £263,308 weekly before bonuses. Youngster Thiago Pitarch earns approximately £25,627 per week plus performance bonuses.

  • Jude Bellingham: £341,940 per week
  • Federico Valverde: £273,650 per week
  • Bernardo Silva: £263,308 per week
  • Eduardo Camavinga: £205,197 per week
  • Aurelien Tchouameni: £205,197 per week
  • Thiago Pitarch: £25,627 per week

Forward Salaries

Kylian Mbappe is by far the highest earner at Real Madrid, taking home over £500,000 weekly. His impact since arriving has justified this exceptional wage. Vinicius Jr secured a new contract worth £480,000 per week, choosing to stay despite interest from other clubs. Record signing Yan Diomande earns £148,300 weekly, less than some other forwards like Rodrygo who makes £273,650. Other forwards include Brahim Diaz (£119,671), Arda Guler (£85,526), and Endrick (£68,454).

  • Kylian Mbappe: £512,992 per week
  • Vinicius Jr: £480,000 per week
  • Rodrygo: £273,650 per week
  • Yan Diomande: £148,300 per week
  • Brahim Diaz: £119,671 per week
  • Arda Guler: £85,526 per week
  • Endrick: £68,454 per week

All figures are sourced from Capology unless otherwise noted, current as of August 10, 2026.

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