La Liga’s Biggest Earners in 2025/26
Kylian Mbappe tops the La Liga highest-paid players list after joining Real Madrid last summer. The French star is second only to Erling Haaland in Europe’s wage rankings and finished the 2024/25 season with 44 goals.
=9. Nico Williams – £276,935 per week
The Athletic Club star penned a new 10-year contract in July, turning down Barcelona interest. At 23, he’s now the club’s highest-paid player.
=9. Federico Valverde – £276,935 per week
A key figure for Real Madrid, Valverde remains central under new boss Xabi Alonso.
=9. Raphinha – £276,935 per week
After an impressive 2024/25, the Brazilian winger signed a new deal at Barcelona, keeping him until 2028.
=9. Marc-André ter Stegen – £276,935 per week
Despite tensions with the club, Barcelona’s No.1 remains one of their top earners.
=9. Lamine Yamal – £276,935 per week
The 17-year-old sensation is the highest-paid teenager in world football, with a contract until 2031.
=9. Trent Alexander-Arnold – £276,935 per week
The England right-back swapped Liverpool for Real Madrid and secured a massive five-year deal.
8. Marcus Rashford – £300,000 per week
On loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, Rashford’s full wages are covered by the Catalan giants.
7. Frenkie de Jong – £315,027 per week
Now a senior figure at Barcelona, De Jong’s contract keeps him among La Liga’s elite earners.
=3. Robert Lewandowski – £345,369 per week
Still scoring at 36, Lewandowski has netted 101 goals in 147 games for Barcelona.
=3. Jude Bellingham – £345,369 per week
The Real Madrid midfielder has lived up to his hype, becoming one of Spain’s brightest stars.
=3. Jan Oblak – £345,369 per week
Atletico Madrid’s shot-stopper is the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world.
=3. Vinicius Junior – £345,369 per week
The Brazilian remains loyal to Madrid despite Saudi offers worth £3.3m per week.
2. David Alaba – £373,058 per week
Signed on a free from Bayern in 2021, the Austrian defender is now in the final year of his Madrid contract.
1. Kylian Mbappe – £518,137 per week
La Liga’s biggest star, Mbappe joined Real Madrid last summer. He’s second only to Erling Haaland in Europe’s pay rankings and finished last season with 44 goals.
