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Who Are the Real Madrid Highest-Paid Players?

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, David Alaba of Real Madrid has emerged as one of the highest-paid players in La Liga, according to reports from the esteemed French media outlet L’Equipe. The La Liga giants are the richest football club in the world and global fan following and are also the most supported football club in the world as of 2024. While Kylian Mbappe’s arrival has reshaped Real Madrid’s financial landscape, With this, let’s dive into the list of highest-paid players for Real Madrid as of 2024.

 List of highest-paid players for Real Madrid (2024)

RankPlayerAnnual Salary in €
1Kylian Mbappe31 Million
2David Alaba22 Million
3Vinicius Junior20 Million
4Jude Bellingham20 Million
5Federico Valverde16 Million

1. Kylian Mbappe – €31 Million

Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid (Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid player at Real Madrid after he joined the La Liga club in the summer as a free agent. He makes a substantial €600,962 per week which means his annual pay cheque of €31,250,000. Also, he is now the Spanish league’s second-most-paid name after Robert Lewandowski.

2. David Alaba – €22 Million

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David Alaba for Austria (Getty Images)

The Austrian defender’s staggering annual salary of €22,500,000 catapults him to the summit of La Liga’s wage hierarchy alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Jan Oblak and Robert Lewandowski. He has solidified his status as not only Real Madrid’s top earner but also the highest-paid player in the entire league.

3. Vinicius Junior – €20 Million

Racial Abuse on Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior for Real Madrid (Getty Images)

Brazilian winger and club’s superstar player Vinicius Junior is the third highest-earning player in the Los Blancos squad making €400,577 per week figures which means he secures €20 Million pay per year. Recently, he has become the key player for the club justifying his staggering salary which is the same as Jude Bellingham

4. Jude Bellingham – €20 Million

Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham (Getty Images)

The English sensation Jude Bellingham currently receives €400,577 per week salary and an annual salary cheque of €20 Million, which means he is fourth on the list of highest-paid players. He had joined the club in the summer of 2023 from Borussia Dortmund signing a lucrative deal.

5. Federico Valverde – €16 Million

Fede Valverde
Fede Valverde (Getty Images)

The Uruguayan International is the fifth on this list as he earns €320,577 per week salary which accumulates €16 million gross salary. He rose through the ranks of Real Madrid’s youth set-up after signing for the club as a teenager from Peñarol.

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FAQ

Q. Who is the highest-paid player at Real Madrid as of 2024?

A. Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid player at Real Madrid.

Q. Who are the other top earners at Real Madrid?

A. Kylian Mbappe, David Alaba, Vinicius Junior Jude Bellingham are the other top earners at Los Blancos.

Q. How did David Alaba’s salary compare to that of Kylian Mbappé?

A. Kylian Mbappe earns €31 Million while David Alaba’s salary is €22 Million

Q. When did Jude Bellingham join Real Madrid?

A. Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid in 2023 August from Dortmund.

Q. How much does Vinicius Junior earn per week at Real Madrid?

A. Vinicius Junior earns €400,577 per week salary at Real Madrid.