Inside Real Madrid’s Power Pyramid: Full 2025 Salary Ranking from Lowest to Highest
Real Madrid CF have long built their identity on ambition, excellence, and financial power. In 2025, that identity is reflected in a wage bill that exceeds £5 million per week and more than £263 million annually — one of the highest in world football. The club’s payroll mixes global superstars commanding colossal salaries with homegrown prospects tied to long-term deals on carefully structured wages.
This ranking lists every first-team player individually, from the lowest earner at number 25 to the highest at number 1. Each player’s wage tells part of the story of how Real Madrid build — and sustain — one of football’s most powerful squads.
25. Gonzalo García – £27,523 per week (£1,431,218 per year)
Gonzalo García sits at the base of Real Madrid’s wage ladder, earning the lowest salary among the first-team squad. At 21, the Spanish forward is still developing and represents the club’s long-term investment in young, homegrown talent. His contract runs until 2030, giving him a platform to grow into a bigger role without immediate financial weight.
24. Endrick – £68,974 per week (£3,586,666 per year)
Endrick is one of the brightest young stars in world football but earns a controlled, entry-level wage for his age and stage of development. The 19-year-old Brazilian’s long contract until 2030 reflects Real Madrid’s trust in his future rather than present-day expectations. His salary is structured to rise as he delivers on his enormous potential.
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23. Andriy Lunin – £86,978 per week (£4,948,782 per year)
Andriy Lunin occupies a key squad role as the dependable second-choice goalkeeper. His salary is in line with that of a trusted backup, rewarding his consistent performances during Thibaut Courtois’ absences. Madrid’s management clearly values his reliability and composure in high-pressure moments.
22. Arda Güler – £86,218 per week (£4,483,333 per year)
Arda Güler is one of the most technically gifted young players in the squad. His current wage reflects both his immense potential and the patience Madrid are showing as he develops. The Turkish playmaker is expected to grow into a central figure in the coming seasons, with his salary likely to follow suit.
21. Fran García – £86,348 per week (£4,491,955 per year)
Fran García provides solid depth at left-back, earning a modest but stable salary that reflects his rotational role. The academy graduate embodies Madrid’s strategy of integrating reliable, cost-effective players alongside superstars. His deal rewards consistency and commitment rather than star status.
20. Raúl Asencio – £103,637 per week (£5,388,621 per year)
Raúl Asencio is part of the club’s new generation of defenders, earning a lower-middle wage that reflects his development stage. His salary positions him as a squad option who can grow into a more significant role over time. Madrid have often used contracts like this to manage young players sustainably.
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19. Brahim Díaz – £120,871 per week (£6,285,288 per year)
Brahim Díaz has become a valuable member of the rotation under Carlo Ancelotti, capable of playing in multiple attacking roles. His wage reflects his importance as a reliable contributor, even if he isn’t a headline star. Brahim embodies Madrid’s depth — skilled, adaptable, and trusted.
18. Franco Mastantuono – £120,871 per week (£6,285,288 per year)
Franco Mastantuono is only 18 but already earns on par with several established squad players. The Argentine prodigy is seen as one of Madrid’s most important long-term assets, and his contract reflects that belief. His wage is a statement of intent: Madrid are betting big on his potential.
17. Dean Huijsen – £148,560 per week (£7,725,158 per year)
Dean Huijsen is one of the most highly rated young defenders in Spain and earns a salary that reflects his growing profile. The 20-year-old’s contract runs until 2030, giving him time to mature while ensuring Madrid retain control of his future. His pay packet shows the club sees him as part of their next great defensive line.
16. Álvaro Carreras – £148,560 per week (£7,725,157 per year)
Álvaro Carreras matches Huijsen’s salary, underlining his status as another key figure in Madrid’s emerging defensive generation. His athleticism and positional intelligence have impressed coaches, and his contract is designed to reward steady progression. Madrid believe he can develop into a regular starter.
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15. Dani Carvajal – £172,767 per week (£8,983,909 per year)
Dani Carvajal remains one of the most respected figures in the dressing room. His salary reflects a decade of excellence at right-back and the leadership role he continues to play. Even as younger players emerge, Carvajal’s presence is a cornerstone of Madrid’s identity.
14. Dani Ceballos – £172,767 per week (£8,983,909 per year)
Dani Ceballos earns the same as Carvajal and represents Madrid’s reliable middle tier of earners. The midfielder’s tactical intelligence and control make him a trusted squad option in domestic and European campaigns. His wage is fair value for a consistent contributor.
13. Ferland Mendy – £172,767 per week (£8,983,909 per year)
Ferland Mendy has been a steady presence at left-back, and his salary reflects that experience. While not the flashiest name in the squad, his defensive reliability has made him a key figure over several seasons. Madrid’s confidence in him is evident in this well-balanced contract.
12. Aurélien Tchouaméni – £207,255 per week (£10,777,242 per year)
Aurélien Tchouaméni is a pillar of Madrid’s midfield and one of the brightest talents in Europe. His salary reflects his importance to both present and future plans. Physically dominant and tactically intelligent, he’s one of the cornerstones of the team’s structure.
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11. Eduardo Camavinga – £207,255 per week (£10,777,242 per year)
Eduardo Camavinga matches Tchouaméni’s salary, reflecting their shared status as Madrid’s midfield engine. His versatility across multiple positions makes him one of the most valuable players in the squad. At 22, he’s already vital to how Madrid play.
10. Éder Militão – £241,747 per week (£12,570,575 per year)
Éder Militão is among the club’s most important defenders when fully fit. His salary reflects his status as a world-class centre-back and a leader in the backline. Madrid’s defensive structure relies heavily on his physicality and composure.
9. Antonio Rüdiger – £241,747 per week (£12,570,575 per year)
Antonio Rüdiger earns the same as Militão and brings valuable experience and leadership to the defence. At 32, he remains a cornerstone figure thanks to his consistency and competitive edge. His contract is recognition of his status as a proven winner.
8. Thibaut Courtois – £248,706 per week (£12,932,691 per year)
Thibaut Courtois remains one of the world’s elite goalkeepers and is paid accordingly. His experience, command of the penalty area and proven track record make him irreplaceable. Even at 33, he sets the standard in his position.
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7. Trent Alexander-Arnold – £276,395 per week (£14,372,530 per year)
Trent Alexander-Arnold has quickly become a central figure at Madrid after his high-profile arrival. His salary places him among the club’s top earners, reflecting both his technical quality and the long-term trust placed in him. His contract runs until 2031, highlighting his importance in the project.
6. Federico Valverde – £276,395 per week (£14,372,530 per year)
Federico Valverde matches Alexander-Arnold’s wage and stands as one of Madrid’s most indispensable players. Tireless, intelligent, and versatile, the Uruguayan is both a leader and an engine. His contract secures one of the club’s most complete modern footballers.
5. Rodrygo – £276,395 per week (£14,372,530 per year)
Rodrygo Goes completes the trio on £276,000 per week, reflecting his rise from promising teenager to decisive attacker. His calmness in big moments and attacking versatility have made him essential. Madrid view him as a long-term pillar of their forward line.
4. Jude Bellingham – £345,369 per week (£17,959,196 per year)
Jude Bellingham is already one of the most influential midfielders in world football at just 22 years old. His salary reflects both his immediate impact and his long-term importance to Madrid. He is the face of a new generation — dominant on the pitch and central to the club’s identity.
3. Vinicius Junior – £345,369 per week (£17,959,196 per year)
Vinicius Junior shares the same salary as Bellingham and remains one of Madrid’s most electrifying players. His blistering pace, technical ability and status as a global star have made him indispensable. A £862 million release clause underlines his untouchable status.
2. David Alaba – £373,058 per week (£19,399,036 per year)
David Alaba remains one of Madrid’s highest earners, reflecting his vast experience and versatility. Even at 33, the Austrian’s leadership and ability to play multiple positions keep him integral to the squad. His contract rewards more than just his on-pitch contributions — it acknowledges his role as a dressing-room leader.
1. Kylian Mbappé – £518,137 per week (£26,943,106 per year)
Kylian Mbappé tops the salary ranking by a considerable margin. The French superstar’s arrival has redefined Madrid’s wage structure, placing him not just above his teammates but among the best-paid players in world football. His £107 million gross contract value reflects his unparalleled commercial and sporting influence, establishing him as the ultimate Galáctico of the modern era.
