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Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Season

The squad assembled by Real Madrid in recent years stands out as one of the best in world football, featuring stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and newcomer Yan Diomande. This top-tier talent comes with a hefty wage bill, with some players earning eye-catching weekly figures.

Goalkeepers

Thibaut Courtois is the highest-paid goalkeeper at Real Madrid, earning £246,236 each week. Since joining from Chelsea in 2018, he has remained the first-choice keeper when fit. Backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin earns significantly less, at £75,184 per week, but has proven reliable during Courtois' absences.

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

Defenders

Two recent signings from Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate, are tied as the highest-earning defenders, each taking home £273,650 weekly. Marc Cucurella, who arrived from Chelsea, earns £205,020 per week. Other defenders include Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao, both earning £239,341 weekly, while Ferland Mendy is paid £171,052. Younger players like Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, and Raul Asencio earn between £102,598 and £153,980 per week.

  • 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

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham leads the midfield earnings at £341,940 weekly, followed by Federico Valverde at £273,650. Midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga both earn over £200,000 per week. New arrival Bernardo Silva commands a strong £263,308 weekly wage. Youngster Thiago Pitarch earns about £25,627 weekly, supplemented by 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

Forwards

Kylian Mbappe stands far above his teammates with a staggering £512,992 weekly salary, reflecting his status at the club. Vinicius Jr secured a new deal worth £480,000 per week. New signing Yan Diomande earns £148,300 weekly after becoming the club's record transfer. Other forwards include Rodrygo (£273,650), 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 provided by Capology unless stated otherwise and are current as of August 10, 2026.

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