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Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Revealed

Through smart moves in the transfer market, Real Madrid have assembled one of the strongest squads globally. Featuring stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Yan Diomande, few teams can match their quality. That kind of talent comes with a steep wage bill. Vinicius recently signed a six-year deal in August 2026, securing a massive salary at the Bernabeu. Here's a breakdown of what each first-team player earns weekly.

Goalkeeper Wages

Not surprisingly, Thibaut Courtois is the top-paid goalkeeper, earning £246,236 per week since joining from Chelsea in 2018. He's been Madrid's main choice barring injury spells. Backup Andriy Lunin takes home £75,184 weekly, stepping up well during Courtois' absences.

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

Defender Salaries

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate left Liverpool on free transfers and now earn £273,650 weekly each, topping the defender pay chart. New arrival Marc Cucurella makes £205,020 per week. The departure of captain Dani Carvajal, who earned £173,545, helped balance out these costs. Both Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao share a £239,341 weekly wage. Other defenders include Ferland Mendy (£171,052), 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

Midfield Earnings

Jude Bellingham leads midfield wages at £341,940 per week, reflecting his status as one of the best globally. Federico Valverde follows with £273,650 weekly. Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga earn just over £200k, at £205,197 each. New signing Bernardo Silva, arriving from Manchester City on a free, commands £263,308 weekly before bonuses. Youngster Thiago Pitarch earns approximately £25,627 weekly, boosted by bonuses tied to matches.

  • 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’ Salaries

Kylian Mbappe dominates Real Madrid’s wage structure with an astonishing £512,992 per week. His performances have justified this remarkable sum. In second is Vinicius Jr, who committed to the club with a contract worth £480,000 per week, turning down Arsenal interest. Record signing Yan Diomande earns £148,300 weekly, less than some others despite his hefty transfer fee. Winger Rodrygo makes £273,650 per week. Meanwhile, Brahim Diaz earns £119,671. Players like Arda Guler and Endrick receive £85,526 and £68,454 respectively.

  • 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 stated otherwise, accurate as of August 10, 2026.

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