TEMPO.Co, Jakarta - The Premier League may be the richest domestic competition in world football, but La Liga is paying its biggest stars more on average, according to wage data from Capology.
The 10 highest-paid players in Spain earn an average of around £343,000 a week, compared with £321,000 for the Premier League's top 10.
Real Madrid and Barcelona dominate the rankings, although Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao also have players among Spain's biggest earners.
La Liga’s 10 Highest-Paid Players
Here are La Liga's 10 highest-paid players, starting from No. 10,as reported by Give Me Sport.
10. Trent Alexander-Arnold – £274,000 a week
Trent Alexander-Arnold completes La Liga's top 10 highest-paid players, with a reported weekly salary of £274,000 at Real Madrid.
The England international joined Madrid after establishing himself as one of the world's leading attacking full-backs during his time at Liverpool.
9. Rodrygo – £274,000 a week
Rodrygo joined Real Madrid from Santos as an 18-year-old and has since won multiple La Liga titles and Champions League trophies.
Although he has often played alongside rather than ahead of Madrid's biggest attacking stars, the Brazilian remains one of the club's most talented forwards.
He reportedly earns £274,000 per week.
8. Raphinha – £274,000 a week
Raphinha has become one of Barcelona's most important attacking players since arriving from Leeds United.
The Brazilian can play across the front three and combines creativity with a high work rate. His performances helped him win the La Liga Player of the Season award for 2024/25.
He reportedly earns £274,000 per week.
7. Ibrahima Konate – £274,000 a week
Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate is also reportedly earning around £274,000 a week.
The France international is one of four players tied at that figure in La Liga's top 10, underlining the financial strength of Madrid's squad.
6. Nico Williams – £282,000 a week
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is one of the few players from outside Spain's two biggest clubs to feature in the top 10.
Williams reportedly earns £282,000 a week after committing his future to Athletic Bilbao in 2025. He had attracted interest from Barcelona and Arsenal before signing a long-term deal.
His performances for Spain at Euro 2024 helped establish him as one of Europe's most dangerous young wingers.
5. Lamine Yamal – £342,000 a week
At just 19, Lamine Yamal is already among the highest-paid players in Spanish football.
The Barcelona winger has drawn comparisons with club legend Lionel Messi and has established himself as one of the most exciting young players in world football.
His reported £342,000 weekly salary reflects his rapid rise at Barcelona and his growing status on the international stage.
4. Jude Bellingham – £342,000 a week
Jude Bellingham has quickly established himself as one of Real Madrid's most important players since joining from Borussia Dortmund.
The England midfielder enjoyed an outstanding debut season in Spain, finishing as Madrid's top La Liga scorer and winning the league's Player of the Season award.
His reported £342,000 weekly salary could rise further in the coming years as his importance to the club continues to grow.
3. Jan Oblak – £342,000 a week
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is the only player outside Real Madrid and Barcelona among the top five highest earners in La Liga.
Oblak has been Atletico's first-choice goalkeeper since 2014 and has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
His reported £342,000 weekly salary is higher than that of several stars at Premier League's biggest clubs.
2. Vinicius Junior – £513,000 a week
Vinicius Junior reportedly earns the same guaranteed weekly salary as Mbappe, although the French forward is understood to receive significantly more through bonuses.
The Brazilian has become one of Real Madrid's most important attacking players and has scored in two Champions League finals.
After months of negotiations, Madrid agreed to significantly improve Vinicius' contract, reflecting his status as one of the world's best players.
1. Kylian Mbappe – £513,000 a week
Kylian Mbappe tops La Liga's wage rankings, earning a reported £513,000 a week in guaranteed salary at Real Madrid.
The France international finally completed his long-awaited move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2024 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. He arrived with an impressive list of achievements, including multiple French league titles, domestic cups and a World Cup with France.
Mbappe has had no shortage of goals in Spain, although he is still waiting to win his first La Liga or Champions League title with Madrid.
La Liga Pays More Than the Premier League's Top 10
The figures offer an interesting comparison between Europe's two biggest commercial football leagues.
La Liga's 10 highest-paid players earn an average of around £343,000 a week, compared with £321,000 for the Premier League's top 10.
The Bundesliga follows at £273,500, while Ligue 1's top 10 average £209,000. Serie A is fifth at £184,000 per week.
While the Premier League remains a financial powerhouse, the figures show that Spain's biggest clubs are still willing to offer enormous salaries to retain world-class talent.
