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Spanish champions Real Madrid boast a squad market value of €1.04 billion. But who are the highest-paid players in the Los Blancos team?
In 2024, Real Madrid has a combined squad market value of €1.04 billion as per Transfermrkt, but who is the highest-paid footballer in the Los Blancos team?
Who is the highest-paid player in Real Madrid?
In 2024, the highest-paid player in Real Madrid is none other than Toni Kroos.
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The German midfield maestro takes home a whopping £400,507 per week.
But who are the Top 10 highest-paid footballers in the club?
In this article, we will review the Top 10 highest-paid players in Real Madrid in 2024 via figures from Capology.
Revealed: Top 10 highest-paid players in Real Madrid (2024)
10. Rodrygo Goes - £205,306 per week
In 10th position is the talented young Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes.
Rodrygo arrived Madrid in 2019, and has gone ahead to win every single trophy at club level at just 23 years of age.
Rodrygo Goes commands one of the highest salaries at Real Madrid due to his exceptional talent and potential as a young footballer.
His performances on the pitch consistently showcase his ability to score crucial goals and create opportunities, making him a valuable asset to the team.
Additionally, his marketability and commercial appeal contribute to his high earnings, reflecting Real Madrid's recognition of his potential both on and off the field.
9. Antonio Rüdiger - £239,516 per week
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Rudiger arrived Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 on a free transfer from Chelsea.
The 31-year-old Germany international agreed a deal that will see him earn £239,516 per week until 2026, making him one of the highest-paid players in Real Madrid.
Rüdiger is a versatile defender, who is also capable of playing as a full-back on either flank and is also widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
8. Éder Militão - £239,516 per week
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Éder Militão is among the highest-paid footballers at Real Madrid due to his exceptional defensive skills and versatility on the pitch, making him an invaluable asset to the team.
His consistent performances and potential for further growth have justified the club's investment in securing his services, having arrived the club from Porto in 2019.
The 26-year-old Brazil international is reportedly close to renewing his contract at the Bernabeu with his current contract set to expire in June.
The Brazilian's contributions to Real Madrid's defensive stability and his promising future prospects have earned him a lucrative contract befitting his talent and potential.
As of 2024, Militao is one of the highest-paid players in Real Madrid.
7. Thibaut Courtois - £246,415 per week
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Courtois has not only managed to establish himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but he is also one of the highest-paid players in the world as well as one of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the world.
The Belgium international earns a weekly £246,415 in the Spanish Capital.
The 31-year-old Los Blancos first-choice goalkeeper has won every trophy at club level since joining the Spanish giants from Chelsea in 2018 for £35 million, becoming the most expensive goalkeeper in LaLiga.
6. Federico Valverde - £273,850 per week
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Federico Valverde commands one of the highest salaries at Real Madrid due to his exceptional skills and versatility on the field, contributing significantly to the Los Blancos' success.
His dynamic playing style, adeptness in both defensive and offensive roles, and consistent performance have earned him recognition as a key player, warranting a premium salary.
Valverde's young age and immense potential also factor into his lucrative contract, as the club aims to secure his services for the long term.
As of 2024, he is one of the highest earners at Real Madrid.
5. Jude Bellingham - £342,189 per week
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Jude Bellingham's contract with Real Madrid, valued at £342,189 per week until 2029, underscores the club's recognition of his immense talent and potential.
Notably, in his debut season, Bellingham has already enjoyed an explosive debut season in Madrid, scoring an impressive 16 goals in the league alone, further solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid players at the club.
Real Madrid's substantial investment in Bellingham reflects their commitment to securing top-tier talent for sustained success on the field.
4. Vinicius Junior - £342,189 per week
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Already regarded as the future of Real Madrid’s attack, Vinicius has evolved into arguably the best winger on the planet.
The electric 23-year-old Brazilian left winger earns £342,189 weekly and is one if the highest-paid players in Real Madrid.
The Selecao superstar is worth every penny having improved his overall game into becoming perhaps the most dangerous winger on the planet at such a young age.
Vini’s pace, dribbling and ruthless finishing makes him one of the most exciting players in football at the moment, having helped Real Madrid to a double in the 2021/22 season when Los Blancos won a 15th Champions League title and 35th LaLiga title.
3. Luka Modric - £359,438 per week
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Till today, questions continue to be asked on if Luka Modric is immortal, as he as so often shown on the pitch.
At 38 years of age, the Croatian maestro is still one of the best midfielders in the world.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is one of the highest-paid players in Real Madrid, taking home a £359,438 weekly paycheck.
The legendary midfielder has already stated his intention to finish his glittering career in the Spanish capital having arrived the club from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
2. David Alaba - £369,623 per week
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Alaba is widely regarded as one of the most versatile footballers currently active.
There is really no position this man cannot play in, except probably in the goalkeeping department.
The 31-year-old Austrian defender is one of the highest-paid players in Real Madrid with a weekly salary of £369,623.
Alaba is a serial winner having won every single trophy at club level before signing for Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2021 on a five-year deal.
1. Toni Kroos - £400,507 per week
Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Toni Kroos is NO.1 on the list of highest-paid players in Real Madrid.
The experienced German who is known for his excellent vision, range of passing, shooting and set-piece earns £400,507weekly in the Spanish capital.
Prior to his arrival at the club in 2014 from Bayern Munich, Kroos was a serial winner in Germany and carried that mentality to the Santiago Bernabeu where he’s won just about every trophy at club level, more than once.
With Madrid, Kroos has won twenty trophies, including three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles, three of which he won consecutively from 2016 to 2018, each time being selected in the competition's team of the season.
He has also been selected in the FIFPro World11 and UEFA Team of the Year three times, and the league's team of the season twice.
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