Who are the top 15 highest paid players in La Liga in 2023?

Who are the top 15 highest paid players in La Liga in 2023?

La Liga features some of the world's highest-paid players. Like players in other top European leagues, La Liga pays clubs millions of Euros. As a result, players who feature in this league usually get handsome pay-checks. Discover the current highest-paid players in La Liga below.

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La Liga is one of the wealthiest sports leagues around the globe. The winning club gets around €158 million in prize money. Barcelona and Real Madrid are some of the best La Liga teams to play for because they have the highest average annual pay per player.

Who is the highest-paid player in La Liga in 2023?

The world's highest-paid player in history, Lionel Messi, was La Liga's best-earning player until 5 August 2021. He left Barcelona because of financial problems and went to Paris Saint-Germain FC, which plays in French's League 1. Below is a list of the highest-paid player in La Liga in 2023:

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15. Koke - €307,692 weekly

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Spanish footballer Koke. Photo: @koke6
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Jorge Resurrección Merodio
  • Born: 8 January 1992
  • Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current club: Atlético Madrid
  • Joined: 1 January 2011

Spanish midfielder Koke earns €307,692 weekly (€16 million annually) at Atlético Madrid, where also a captain. He has incredible positional sense, passing, and ball delivery skills. In 2017, Koke signed a five-year contract extension that will expire on 30 June 2024.

14. Thibaut Courtois - €288,462 weekly

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Belgian footballer Thibaut Courtois. Photo: @thibautcourtois
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois
  • Born: 11 May 1992
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Bree, Belgium
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 9 August 2018

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois receives €288,462 weekly and $15 million annually. The 2016 Golden Gloves winner is among the world's best goalkeepers. He made his La Liga debut on 28 August 2011 as an Atlético Madrid player at age 19.

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13. Robert Lewandowski - €400,577 weekly

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Polish footballer Robert Lewandowski. Photo: @_rl9
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Robert Lewandowski
  • Born: 21 August 1988
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
  • Position: Striker
  • Current club: Barcelona
  • Joined: 19 July 2022

Lewandowski captains the Poland national team and is also a striker at Barcelona. He is among La Liga's top scorers with 25 goals. Barcelona pays Robert Lewandowski €400,577 weekly (€20.83 million annually), and his contract expires on 30 June 2026.

12. Jan Oblak - €400,577 weekly

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Slovenian footballer Jan Oblak. Photo: @oblakjan
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Jan Oblak
  • Born: 7 January 1993
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Škofja Loka, Slovenia
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Current club: Atlético de Madrid
  • Joined: 16 July 2014

Slovenian Jan Oblakis among the highest-paid players in La Liga's history and one of the world's best goalkeepers. In 2017, he got a contract extension that will last until 2028. Atlético Madrid pays him €400,577 weekly, totaling €20.83 million yearly.

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11. Luka Modric - €420,769 weekly

La Liga highest paid player 2023
Croatian footballer Luka Modric. Photo: @lukamodric10
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Luka Modric
  • Born: 9 September 1985
  • Age: 37 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Zadar, Croatia
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 27 August 2012

Modric is another La Liga highest-paid player in 2023. Real Madrid gives him €420,769 weekly, which equals a yearly salary of €21.88 million. Luka Modric mainly plays as a central midfielder but can also be an attacking or defensive midfielder. His contract will expire on 30 June 2023.

10. Karim Benzema - €461,538 weekly

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French footballer Karim Benzema. Photo: @karimbenzema
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Karim Mostafa Benzema
  • Born: 19 December 1987
  • Age: 35 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Lyon, France
  • Position: Striker
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 9 July 2009

Frenchman Karim Benzema is ranked among La Liga's top ten highest-paid players. He is the club's captain and an all-time leading assist provider. Benzema's contract with Real Madrid expires on 30 June 2023. Benzema's €461,538 weekly salary equals €24 million per year.

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9. Jordi Alba - €400,577 weekly

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Spanish footballer Jordi Alba. Photo: @jordialbaoficial
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Jordi Alba Ramos
  • Born: 21 March 1989
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
  • Position: Left-back
  • Current club: Barcelona
  • Joined: 1 July 2012

Barcelona pays Jordi Alba €400,577 weekly (€20.83 million yearly). His contract expires on 30 June 2024. Ramos is considered the most creative defender in Europe. He has claimed the most assists in the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and La Liga since 2012.

8. Frenkie De Jong - €721,154 weekly

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Dutch footballer Frenkie De Jong. Photo: @frenkiedejong
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Frenkie De Jong
  • Born: 12 May 1997
  • Age: 25 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Arkel, Netherlands
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current club: Barcelona FC
  • Joined: 1 July 2019

The Barcelona midfielder is the highest-paid player in premier league. Frenkie de Jong has excellent vision, dribbling, passing, defensive, and attacking techniques. His weekly salary of €721,154 equates to around €37.5 million. These figures make him one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona.

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7. Antoine Griezmann - €240,385 weekly

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French footballer Antoine Griezmann. Photo: @antogriezmann
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Antoine Griezmann
  • Born: 21 March 1991
  • Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Mâcon, France
  • Position: Forward
  • Current club: Atlético de Madrid
  • Joined: 28 July 2014

Antoine has played as an attacking midfielder, winger, and striker in his career. He gets €240,385 weekly (€12.5 million annually). Antoine Griezmann is among the few footballers who wear long sleeves on the pitch for added warmth and bodily protection.

6. Toni Kroos - €468,846 weekly

highest-paid player in la liga per week
German footballer Toni Kroos. Photo: @toni.kr8s
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Toni Kroos
  • Born: 4 January 1990
  • Age: 33 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Greifswald, Germany
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 17 July 2014

Kroos is among the greatest midfielders ever and appears on the La Liga salary ranking of highest-paid players. He left Bayern Munich for Real Madrid on 17 July 2014. The player earns €468,846 per week, around €24.38 million per year. Toni Kroos' contract expires at the end of the season on 30 June 2023.

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5. Vini Jr. - €400,577 weekly

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Brazilian footballer Vinicious Junior. Photo: @viniciusjunior
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
  • Born: 12 July 2000
  • Age: 22 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: São Gonçalo, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Position: Winger
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 12 July 2018

Real Madrid's contract with winger Vinícius Junior expires on 30 June 2024. The club pays him €400,577 weekly (€20.83 million annually). He has played 222 matches and scored 55 goals in 6 seasons with Real Madrid.

4. Eden Hazard - €600,962 weekly

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Belgian footballer Eden Hazard. Photo: @hazardeden_10
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Eden Michael Walter Hazard
  • Born: 7 January 1991
  • Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: La Louvière, Belgium
  • Position: Forward
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 1 July 2019

Belgian Eden Hazard is another highest-paid player in La Liga per week. Fans believe his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid was one of the worst transfers in football history. Eden has played 134 matches and scored 8 goals in his four seasons with Real Madrid. His weekly salary of €600,962 accumulates to €31.25 million per year, and the contract expires on 30 June 2024.

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3. Antonio Rüdiger - €240,385 weekly

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German footballer Antonio Rüdiger. Photo: @toniruediger
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Antonio Rüdiger
  • Born: 3 March 1993
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
  • Position: Centre-back
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 1 July 2022

Centre-back Antonio Rüdiger is another highest-paid player in La Liga. He played for Chelsea from 2017 to 2022 and made significant contributions to the club's success over the last half a decade. His weekly salary of €240,385 at Real Madrid totals €14.58 million annually.

2. Sergio Busquets - €711, 538 weekly

highest paid players in La Liga in 2023
Spanish footballer Sergio Busquets. Photo: @5sergiob
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Sergio Busquets Burgos
  • Born: 16 July 1988
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Sabadell, Spain
  • Position: Defensive midfielder
  • Current club: Barcelona
  • Joined: 1 July 2008

The Barcelona captain makes €711, 538 weekly (€37 million annually). Since he arrived at the club, Sergio Busquets has made over 600 total appearances and won 30 trophies. Some of his winnings are 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 8 La Liga titles.

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1. David Alaba - €432,692 weekly

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Austrian footballer David Alaba. Photo: @davidalaba
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: David Olatukunbo Alaba
  • Born: 24 June 1992
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
  • Position: Defender
  • Current club: Real Madrid
  • Joined: 1 July 2021

Real Madrid defender David Alaba is also among the highest-paid players in La Liga. His contract ends on 30 June 2026. The Austrian player debuted in La Liga for Real Madrid on 14 August 2021. He has played 49 times, scored thrice, and provided six assists in his La Liga career. He earns €432,692 weekly (€22.5 million annually).

Who is the highest-paid La Liga player?

Soccer playerEstimated Gross Weekly salaryEstimated Gross Annual Salary
Frenkie de Jong€721,154€37.50 million
Sergio Busquets€711, 538€37.00 million
Eden Hazard€600,962€31.25 million
Toni Kroos€468,846€24.38 million
Karim Benzema€461,538€24.00 million
David Alaba€432,692€22.50 million
Luka Modric€420,769€21.88 million
Jan Oblak€400,577€20.83 million
Vini Jr.€400,577€20.83 million
Jordi Alba€400,577€20.83 million
Robert Lewandowski€400,577€20.83 million
Koke€307,692€16.00 million
Thibaut Courtois€288,462$15.00 million
Antonio Rüdiger€240,385€14.58 million
Antoine Griezmann€240,385€12.50 million

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Who is the highest-paid in the Spanish league?

Frenkie de Jong is the highest-paid La Liga player in the 2022/23 season, with a weekly salary of €721,154 (€37.5 million annually).

Who is the richest Real Madrid player?

Eden Hazard is the highest-paid Real Madrid player, with a £384,000 weekly salary in the 2022/23 season.

What is the lowest player salary in La Liga?

La Liga's salary limit (the lowest annual salary) is €155,000 ($158,000). AFE and La Liga agreed that a player gets it in 14 payments of over €11,000 ($11,200) per month.

Who is the lowest-paid player in La Liga?

Players earn depending on the clubs they play for. Since Real Madrid has the highest salary cap in the league, most of its top players are the highest-paid footballers in La Liga player. La Liga reduced Barcelona, Atlético, and Sevilla's salary caps in 2023.

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What is the average La Liga salary per week?

The average weekly salary in La Liga was around £44,000 (£2 million annually) in the 2020/21 season.

The highest-paid players in La Liga have outstanding talents. Most footballers make millions annually from the Spanish league because it is one of the best-paying soccer leagues worldwide.

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