Atlético Madrid Salaries 2026/27

La Liga

Top Earner: J. Oblak (€20.8M)

Lowest Earner: O. Vargas (€1.0M)

J. Oblak

Top Earner

O. Vargas

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Goalkeeper Oblak Out-earns Top Strikers

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak's €20.8M salary is exactly equal to the combined wages of the club's two highest-paid forwards, Julián Álvarez (€12.5M) and Alejandro Baena (€8.3M).

Goalkeepers and Defenders on Equal Footing

The total wage bill for the club's two goalkeepers (€24.2M) is identical to the combined salaries of all five defenders (€24.2M), a balance driven by Jan Oblak's significant contract.

Defender and Midfielder Pay Parity

A trio of players from different positions share the same salary. Center-backs Robin Le Normand and José María Giménez, along with central midfielder Pablo Barrios, all earn exactly €6.3M per year.

Backup Goalkeeper Matches Two Midfielders

The salary for backup goalkeeper Juan Musso (€3.3M) is exactly equal to the combined wages of the two lowest-paid midfielders, Matteo Ruggeri (€2.3M) and Obed Vargas (€1.0M).

Midfielder and Winger on Equal Pay

Despite playing in different areas of the pitch, right midfielder Marcos Llorente and left winger Alejandro Baena are on the exact same salary of €8.3M per year.

Atlético's Clear Salary Tiers

The squad has a clear wage structure. Jan Oblak (€20.8M) occupies an elite tier of his own, followed by Julián Álvarez (€12.5M) as the only other player earning over €10M. A large core group of ten players earns between €6.0M and €8.3M, including Marcos Llorente, Alejandro Baena, and Koke.

Álvarez Leads The Attacking Line

Julián Álvarez is the highest-paid attacker at the club, with an annual salary of €12.5M. He is the only forward earning over €10M.

Llorente Is Midfield's Top Earner

Marcos Llorente, a right midfielder, is the highest-paid player in the midfield group, earning €8.3M per year.

Hancko Commands The Defensive Payscale

Center-back Dávid Hancko is the top earner among all defenders with an annual salary of €6.7M.

Jan Oblak Is The Club's Top Earner

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is the highest-paid player at Atlético Madrid, commanding a salary of €20.8M per year. He is the only player earning over €15M.

Transfer rumour salaries: Cristian Romero

Latest reported salary figures for players linked with a move to the club.

Cristian Romero has reportedly agreed to a contract with Atlético Madrid for approximately 6 million euros per season.

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Potential wage savings if Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth depart

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Julián Álvarez, currently earning €12.5M/year, is linked with moves to FC Barcelona, Arsenal, and Paris Saint Germain. Alexander Sørloth, with a salary of €7.2M/year, is rumored to be a target for Newcastle United, Beşiktaş, and Fenerbahçe. Thiago Almada, earning €5.2M/year, could move to River Plate or Flamengo. Nahuel Molina, on €3.8M/year, is linked with Roma and Inter. Juan Musso, with a salary of €3.3M/year, is rumored to be moving to Napoli. Matteo Ruggeri, earning €2.3M/year, is linked with Aston Villa, Juventus, and Roma.

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