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Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Revealed

Real Madrid has crafted a remarkable team featuring stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and newcomer Yan Diomande. Few clubs worldwide match their talent, but this excellence comes with a hefty wage bill. Vinicius recently committed to a six-year deal in August 2026, securing a massive salary. Below is the detailed weekly pay for each first-team player.

Goalkeepers

Thibaut Courtois leads as the highest-paid goalkeeper, earning £246,236 weekly. Since joining from Chelsea in 2018, he has been Madrid's consistent number one when fit. Andriy Lunin, his backup, makes £75,184 per week and has stepped up well during Courtois' absences.

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

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate left Liverpool to join Madrid, both earning £273,650 weekly, topping the defender wages. Marc Cucurella, a World Cup winner arriving from Chelsea, earns £205,020. Former captain Dani Carvajal's exit, with a salary of £173,545, helped balance new wage expenses. Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao share a £239,341 weekly salary. Ferland Mendy receives £171,052. Rounding out are Dean Huijsen (£153,980), Alvaro Carreras (£147,085), and Raul Asencio (£102,598).

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

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham stands out as the top-paid midfielder, pocketing £341,940 weekly since his 2023 arrival. Federico Valverde follows at £273,650. Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga earn over £200,000 weekly, specifically £205,197 each. New addition Bernardo Silva, joining on a free transfer from Manchester City, commands £263,308 per week. Youngster Thiago Pitarch draws a base monthly salary near €120,000 (around £25,627 weekly), plus match bonuses.

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

Forwards

Kylian Mbappe dominates the wage chart at Real Madrid, earning an astonishing £512,992 every week. His performance in two seasons justifies this huge sum. Vinicius Jr secured a fresh contract worth about £480,000 per week, putting to rest transfer rumors. Yan Diomande, the club's record signing from RB Leipzig for €140 million (£120m), earns £148,300 weekly—less than some fellow forwards like Rodrygo, who makes £273,650. Other attackers include Brahim Diaz at £119,671, loaned-out Franco Mastantuono also at £119,671, Arda Guler (£85,526), and Endrick (£68,454).

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


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