Kylian Mbappé leads the list of La Liga’s highest-paid players for the 2025–26 season, earning a staggering €31.25 million annually at Real Madrid, which equates to €600,962 per week, according to reports by AS.
Real Madrid dominate the salary rankings, with multiple stars earning seven-figure weekly wages. David Alaba follows in second place with a weekly salary of €432,692 (€22.5 million per year), while Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior both earn €400,577 weekly (€20.83 million annually). Goalkeeper Jan Oblak of Atlético Madrid also earns the same weekly amount, making him one of the top five earners in the league.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have several players in the top earners list, led by Robert Lewandowski, who takes home €400,577 per week (€20.83 million annually). Frenkie de Jong ranks seventh with a weekly salary of €365,385 (€19 million per year), followed by Raphinha at €320,577 weekly (€16.67 million annually). Young star Lamine Yamal also earns €320,577 per week, highlighting Barcelona’s investment in emerging talent.
Other notable names among the top earners include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fede Valverde, Marc-André ter Stegen, Rodrygo, Nico Williams, and Jules Koundé, with salaries ranging between €300,000 and €320,000 per week.
The salary data underscores the financial power of La Liga’s leading clubs, with Real Madrid and Barcelona accounting for the majority of the league’s highest-paid players. Goalkeepers such as Thibaut Courtois (€288,462 weekly) and defenders including Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão also feature prominently, reflecting their importance in the clubs’ lineups.
Emerging stars and mid-level earners such as Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, Camavinga, Pedri, Tchouaméni, Ronald Araújo, and Julián Álvarez round out the top 25, earning between €12.5 million and €14 million annually.
The list highlights both the financial investment in established superstars and the growing trend of rewarding young talents in La Liga, maintaining the league’s reputation as one of Europe’s most lucrative football competitions.
AS | Highest-Paid La Liga Players 2025–2026 
1. Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €600,962
Annual salary: €31,250,000
2. David Alaba – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €432,692
Annual salary: €22,500,000
3. Jan Oblak – Atlético Madrid
Weekly salary: €400,577
Annual salary: €20,830,000
4. Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €400,577
Annual salary: €20,830,000
5. Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €400,577
Annual salary: €20,830,000
6. Vinícius Júnior – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €400,577
Annual salary: €20,830,000
7. Frenkie de Jong – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €365,385
Annual salary: €19,000,000
8. Raphinha – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
9. Trent Alexander-Arnold – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
10. Fede Valverde – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
11. Marc-André ter Stegen – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
12. Rodrygo – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
13. Nico Williams – Athletic Bilbao
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
14. Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €320,577
Annual salary: €16,670,000
15. Jules Koundé – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €300,577
Annual salary: €15,630,000
16. Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €288,462
Annual salary: €15,000,000
17. Antonio Rüdiger – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €280,385
Annual salary: €14,580,000
18. Éder Militão – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €280,385
Annual salary: €14,580,000
19. Marcus Rashford – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €269,231
Annual salary: €14,000,000
20. Dani Olmo – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
21. Camavinga – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
22. Pedri – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
23. Tchouaméni – Real Madrid
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
24. Ronald Araújo – Barcelona
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
25. Julián Álvarez – Atlético Madrid
Weekly salary: €240,385
Annual salary: €12,500,000
