This article refers to the season that ended in June 2023. Click here for the full list of Real Madrid salaries for 2023-24.
Who are the highest-paid players under Carlo Ancelotti this season? Boardroom dives into the details of Real Madrid wage spending currently on the books.
Real Madrid is one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world, with a lengthy and prestigious history of winning trophies. Founded in 1902, the Spanish club based in Madrid has won a top-flight record 34 La Liga titles, affirming itself as a powerhouse in European football. In addition to La Liga, Real Madrid has lifted 19 Copa del Rey titles, the Spanish domestic cup competition. Los Blancos have been equally successful internationally, winning 13 European Cup/Champions League titles, marking a competition record.
Their achievements have filled a trophy cabinet that would come to be the benchmark for Europe’s top clubs — however, the club’s best periods of great success are also tied to being one of the wealthier, most globally-supported sporting organizations there is.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Real Madrid invested heavily in player transfers and wages, bringing in several high-profile stars on big contracts, such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and David Beckham. Today, the club is home to six of the top 10 highest-paid players in La Liga, including reigning Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema. This massively expensive strategy allowed the club to win the trophies that define its position as one of the most successful clubs in the world.
So, who are the highest-paid players under manager Carlo Ancelotti in 2022-23 as they prepare for yet another Champions League title run? Let’s look at the full details of this year’s Real Madrid salaries and contracts on the books.
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Real Madrid Salaries & Contracts for the 2022-23 Season
Contract and wage spending figures via Capology
1. LW Eden Hazard: $33,737,269
- Contract: 2 years, $67,474,538
2. CM Toni Kroos: $26,350,468
- Contract: 1 year, $26,350,468
3. CF Karim Benzema: $25,910,222
- Contract: 1 year, $26,350,468
- Click here to read Boardroom’s deep dive into Benzema’s contract details.
4. CB David Alaba: $24,290,834
- Contract: 4 years, $97,163,334
5. CM Luka Modric: $23,621,486
- Contract: 1 year, $23,621,486
- Click here to read Boardroom’s deep dive into Modric’s contract details.
6. LW Vinicius Junior: $22,571,855
- Contract: 2 years, $44,975,828
- Click here to read Boardroom’s deep dive into Vincious’s contract details.
7. GK Thibaut Courtois: $16,254,336
- Contract: 4 years, $65,017,344
8. CB Antonio Rudiger: $15,799,215
- Contract: 2 years, $45,143,709
9. DM Aureilien Tchouameni: $13,545,280
- Contract: 6 years, $81,271,680
- Click here to read Boardroom’s deep dive into Tchouameni’s contract details.
10. LB Ferland Mendy: $11,291,345
- Contract: 3 years, $33,874,036
11. RB Daniel Carvajal: $11,291,342
- Contract: 3 years, $33,874,036
12. RW Marco Asensio: $10,652,008
- Contract: 1 year, $10,652,008
13. RB Lucas Vazquez: $10,006,246
- Contract: 2 years, $20,010,000
14. CB Nacho Fernández: $9,110,165
- Contract: 1 year, $9,110,165
15. CM Eduardo Camavinga: $8,886,144
- Contract: 5 years, $44,430,000
T-15. RW Rodrygo: $8,886,144
- Contract: 3 years, $26,660,432
T-15 CF Mariano Díaz: $8,886,144
- Contract: 1 year, $8,886,144
18. CM Federico Valverde: $8,672,791
- Contract: 5 years, 43,363,957
19. RB Álvaro Odriozola: $7,776,710
- Contract: 2 years, $15,553,419
T-19. CB Éder Militão: $7,776,710
- Contract: 3 years, 23,330,130
21. CM Dani Ceballos: $3,338,971
- Contract: 1 year, $3,338,971
22. GK Andriy Lunin: $2,997,607
- Contract: 2 years, $6,000,000
23. CB Jesus Vallejo: $1,920,175
- Contract: 3 years, 5,760,526
Real Madrid 2022-23 Wage Spending Breakdown
*All dollar figures via Capology as of March 21, 2023
- Annual wage spending: $310,374,985
- Weekly wages: $5,968,750
- Average player salary: $259,511
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