Inside Barcelona’s Payroll: Ranking Every Player by Annual Salary (2025)
Barcelona’s wage structure showcases a balance between rising talents and experienced stars. From young academy products to global icons, this ranking reveals how the club distributes its salaries across the squad.
23. Roony Bardghji – £884,000/year
At just 19 years old, Roony Bardghji is the lowest earner on the senior roster. His contract reflects his current role as a developing talent and long-term investment.
22. Marc Bernal – £1,020,000/year
Marc Bernal earns just over £1 million annually, signaling his role as a future midfield prospect for Barcelona.
21. Marc Casadó – £1,054,000/year
Marc Casadó is establishing himself in the senior setup. His salary shows the trust the club places in his development.
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20. Gerard Martin – £1,326,000/year
Gerard Martin earns around £1.33 million per year, offering valuable depth at left-back.
19. Alejandro Balde – £1,420,000/year
Alejandro Balde earns £1.42 million per year. Considering his growing importance, his salary could increase in the near future.
18. Wojciech Szczęsny – £2,550,000/year
Veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny earns £2.55 million annually, bringing leadership and reliability to the position.
17. Pau Cubarsí – £3,400,000/year
Pau Cubarsí earns £3.4 million a year, highlighting how highly the club values its teenage defensive star.
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16. Fermín López – £3,400,000/year
Fermín López earns the same amount as Cubarsí, reflecting his growing importance in midfield.
15. Eric García – £5,100,000/year
Eric García earns £5.1 million annually, underlining his role as a key defensive option.
14. Joan García – £5,312,500/year
Joan García earns £5.31 million per year, providing valuable competition in goal.
13. Andreas Christensen – £5,312,500/year
Andreas Christensen earns the same as Joan García. His reliability at the back has made him a mainstay in the starting lineup.
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12. Gavi – £7,973,000/year
Gavi earns nearly £8 million annually, reflecting his status as one of the club’s most important young stars.
11. Ferran Torres – £8,500,000/year
Ferran Torres earns £8.5 million a year as a versatile forward with experience at the top level.
10. Pedri – £10,625,000/year
Pedri earns £10.63 million annually, cementing his place as one of the most talented midfielders in the world.
9. Dani Olmo – £10,625,000/year
Dani Olmo earns the same as Pedri. His creativity and versatility make him a vital part of the attack.
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8. Ronald Araújo – £10,625,000/year
Ronald Araújo earns £10.63 million per year and anchors Barcelona’s defense with leadership and strength.
7. Marcus Rashford – £11,900,000/year
Marcus Rashford earns £11.9 million annually, making him one of the club’s top attacking earners.
6. Jules Koundé – £13,285,500/year
Jules Koundé earns over £13 million annually, placing him among the highest-paid defenders at the club.
5. Lamine Yamal – £14,169,500/year
Lamine Yamal earns more than £14 million per year at just 18 years old. He’s already a central figure in the team’s future.
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4. Marc-André ter Stegen – £14,169,500/year
Marc-André ter Stegen earns the same amount as Yamal, reaffirming his status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
3. Raphinha – £14,169,500/year
Raphinha also earns just over £14 million annually. His role as a key winger is vital to the team’s attacking structure.
2. Frenkie de Jong – £16,150,000/year
Frenkie de Jong earns more than £16 million per year, making him the second-highest earner at the club.
1. Robert Lewandowski – £17,705,500/year
Robert Lewandowski leads the list with nearly £17.71 million annually. The Polish striker remains Barcelona’s highest-paid player and a crucial figure on and off the pitch.
