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Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Revealed

Real Madrid has assembled one of football's most formidable teams, featuring stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and recently added Yan Diomande. Their impressive lineup comes with a hefty wage bill. Vinicius signed a new six-year contract in August 2026, securing a high salary at the Bernabeu. The following breakdown shows weekly wages for each first-team player.

Goalkeepers

At goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois leads the pack as the top earner. Since joining from Chelsea in 2018, he has been the clear first choice and earns £246,236 weekly. Backing him up is Andriy Lunin, who makes £75,184 per week and has performed well when called upon during Courtois' absences.

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

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate left Liverpool to join Madrid, both earning £273,650 weekly, making them the highest-paid defenders under Jose Mourinho. Marc Cucurella, a World Cup winner arriving from Chelsea, earns £205,020 per week. The departure of captain Dani Carvajal, previously on £173,545 weekly, offsets some wage costs.

Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao share identical salaries of £239,341 each, while Ferland Mendy earns £171,052 weekly. Other defenders include Dean Huijsen (£153,980), Alvaro Carreras (£147,085), and Raul Asencio (£102,598).

  • 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 stands out as one of the best midfielders worldwide and commands a salary to match, earning £341,940 per week. Federico Valverde follows at £273,650. Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga earn over £200,000 weekly, each receiving £205,197. New signing Bernardo Silva, who joined from Manchester City on a free transfer, is among the highest earners at £263,308 per week.

Young talent Thiago Pitarch has a base monthly wage of around €120,000, roughly £25,627 weekly, boosted by bonuses tied to appearances.

  • 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 is the standout highest earner at Real Madrid, pocketing more than half a million pounds weekly—£512,992 to be precise. His performance in the opening seasons justifies this huge sum.

Vinicius Jr secured his future with a new contract worth about £480,000 per week, turning down interest from Arsenal. Recent arrival Yan Diomande, the club’s record signing from RB Leipzig for €140 million (£120m), earns £148,300 weekly, less than some other forwards like Rodrygo at £273,650.

Brahim Diaz takes home £119,671 per week, while loaned-out Franco Mastantuono was on a similar wage before moving to Fiorentina. Others rounding out the front line include 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 salary details are sourced from Capology unless otherwise noted, accurate as of August 10, 2026.

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