Real Madrid Player Salaries for 2026 Season

Real Madrid's squad continues to be one of the most valuable in world football, featuring stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and the recent addition of Yan Diomande. Their talent demands a hefty wage bill, with some eye-popping weekly salaries.

Goalkeepers

Thibaut Courtois remains the highest-paid goalkeeper, earning £246,236 per week since joining Madrid from Chelsea in 2018. His backup, Andriy Lunin, makes significantly less at £75,184 weekly but has stepped up admirably when called upon.

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

Defenders

The defenders' wages reflect big investments. New signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate both earn £273,650 weekly, making them the top-paid defenders under Jose Mourinho. Left-back Marc Cucurella, a World Cup winner, earns £205,020 per week after joining from Chelsea. Veteran departures like captain Dani Carvajal, who earned £173,545 weekly, have helped balance the budget.

Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao share a weekly wage of £239,341 each. Other defenders include Ferland Mendy at £171,052, Dean Huijsen at £153,980, Alvaro Carreras at £147,085, and Raul Asencio at £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 tops the midfield wage chart with £341,940 weekly, reflecting his status as one of the world's best. Close behind is Federico Valverde on £273,650 per week. Midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga each earn over £200k weekly (£205,197). Free transfer Bernardo Silva from Manchester City also ranks among the highest earners with £263,308 weekly.

Younger talent Thiago Pitarch makes roughly £25,627 per week as a base salary, 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 is by far the club's highest earner, raking in over half a million pounds weekly at £512,992. He has delivered strong performances during his first two seasons. Behind him, Vinicius Jr secured a new contract worth £480,000 per week after rejecting Arsenal's interest.

Yan Diomande, Madrid's record signing from RB Leipzig for €140 million (£120m), earns £148,300 weekly. He still earns less than winger Rodrygo, who makes £273,650 per week. Other forwards include Brahim Diaz (£119,671), Arda Guler (£85,526), and Endrick (£68,454). Franco Mastantuono, previously earning £119,671 weekly, is currently loaned out to Fiorentina.

• 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 noted otherwise, updated as of August 10, 2026.