Kylian Mbappé leads La Liga salary rankings for 2026-2027 season

Data released by Capology regarding the 2026-2027 season reveals the salary hierarchy within Spain's La Liga, dominated heavily by Real Madrid players. Kylian Mbappé is the highest-paid player in the league, with an estimated annual gross salary of €71,670,000, or approximately €600,000 per week.

Vinicius Junior follows as the second-highest earner at €50,000,000 annually, while Trent Alexander-Arnold holds the third position. Other high earners include Rodri and Lamine Yamal, who are tied at €31,250,000 each. The top ten list is largely comprised of players from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Within the Real Madrid squad, significant pay gaps exist between the stars and younger players. For instance, Arda Güler earns approximately €100,000 per week (€5.2 million annually), which is six times less than Mbappé and significantly lower than teammates like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. This disparity has sparked discussion among fans regarding Güler's potential and compensation.