Top 5 Highest Paid Players in La Liga

The Spanish top-tier league, La Liga was at its peak last decade as they won Champions League and Europa League titles in tandem to stamp their authority as the best league. Nonetheless, European heavyweights Real Madrid have managed to keep the league’s reputation high in recent times. With success comes fame and money which has seen the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid break the bank for record fees and salaries.

The 2023-24 season of La Liga is no exception as big clubs are still splashing the cash on players to underline their value in the market. Top players in this league earn hefty paychecks and bonuses due to their affinity with Spanish clubs.

Top 5 Highest Paid Players in La Liga

Here is the list of the five highest-paid players in Laliga, who pocket the biggest salary deals with the first name being a surprise.

1. David Alaba, Real Madrid – Salary: €22.56m

Now set to complete three years in the Spanish capital David Alaba is the highest-paid player in the league. He pockets €22.56 million and has so far justified every penny of his deal having helped the Spanish giants win La Liga, Champions League and the Copa del Rey. His partnership with Eder Militao was at the peak with the duo helping Los Blancos win a double of Champions League and La Liga in 2022.

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2. Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona – Salary: €22.44m

Like Alaba, Robert Lewandowski is another player who made his switch from Germany and particularly from Bayern Munich to hit the ground running. The Polish striker nets €22.44 million for a year and is the highest-paid player in the Barcelona ranks. He too has proved his worth for the Spanish giants and helped them end their four-year wait for a La Liga title in the 2022-23 season. He will now be looking forward to adding a Champions League title to his already impressive trophy cabinet.

3. Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid – Salary: €20.04m

Most likely to be the third or fourth highest-paid player next season with Kylian Mbappe’s possible arrival, Vinicius Jr for now remains the second-highest-paid player in the Real Madrid squad after David Alaba. Pocketing a salary of €20.04 million, Vinicius has been the perfect replacement for Real since the departure of Gareth Bale and won multiple honours with the Spanish giants.

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4. Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid – Salary: €20.04m

Another player on the Real Madrid books netting over €20 million in salary is English Jude Bellingham. The England player has enjoyed his outings in the Spanish capital so far and even scored a winning goal against arch-rivals Barcelona away from home. Only in his first season at Real Madrid, Bellingham has also proved to be worth every penny leading Real to the Champions League quarterfinal while they also lead La Liga standings.

5. Jan Oblak, Atletico Madrid – Salary: €20.04m

The best player in Atletico Madrid ranks, Oblak has been sensational in the recent season which has earned the trust of his manager and fans. He remains the highest-paid player in the Atletico Madrid ranks and has helped them reach the Champions League quarterfinals and win the 2021 La Liga title. He has been flawless at times and is the reason why the Roji Blancos have been the nearest challengers to Real Madrid and Barcelona’s supremacy. He earns a reported €20.04 million for Diego Simeone’s side who have been the third-best side in the league.

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