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Atlético Madrid Salaries 2025/26

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Top Earner: J. Oblak (€20.8M)
Lowest Earner: O. Vargas (€1.0M)
J. Oblak
Top Earner
O. Vargas
Lowest Earner

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Oblak's Salary Rivals Entire Defense

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak's €20.8M salary is nearly equal to the combined wages of all five defenders on the payroll, which totals €23.9M.

Goalkeeper Oblak Out-earns Top Strikers

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

Vast Wage Gap Divides Midfield

There is a significant wage disparity within the midfield, where top earner Marcos Llorente (€8.3M) makes more than eight times the salary of the lowest-paid midfielder, 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.

Central Defenders Share Salary Spot

Center-backs José María Giménez and Robin Le Normand have identical contracts, with both players earning €6.3M annually.

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 key 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 €6.4M.

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: Mason Greenwood

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

Mason Greenwood has reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid on a salary of 5-6 million euros net per year.

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Potential wage savings if Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada depart

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Julián Álvarez, currently earning €12.5M/year, is linked with moves to FC Barcelona or Arsenal. Thiago Almada, with a salary of €5.2M/year, could move to clubs such as Botafogo or Flamengo. Nahuel Molina, earning €3.8M/year, is reportedly a target for Inter or Roma. Alexander Sørloth, on €7.2M/year, has been linked with Beşiktaş or Juventus. Matteo Ruggeri, earning €2.3M/year, is rumoured to be moving to Fiorentina or Juventus. Ademola Lookman, with a salary of €6.5M/year, is linked to Fenerbahçe.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€132.4M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€2.5M
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€37.6M / 28%
FW
€39.7M / 30%
MF
€30.9M / 23%
DF
€24.2M / 19%
GK