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Crvena Zvezda Salaries 2026/27

Super Liga
Top Earner: R. Krunić (€3.0M)
Lowest Earner: V. Lučić (€34K)
R. Krunić
Top Earner
V. Lučić
Lowest Earner

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Attack Features a 73x Salary Chasm

The wage gap among the forwards is immense. Top earner Marko Arnautović (€2.5M) earns over 73 times more than the lowest-paid forward, Vladimir Lučić (€34K).

Defensive Midfielder Out-earns Star Striker

The club's highest-paid player is Rade Krunić, a defensive midfielder, whose €3.0M salary surpasses that of the top-earning forward, Marko Arnautović (€2.5M).

One Forward Earns More Than Five Teammates

Forward Osman Bukari's €1.1M salary is greater than the combined wages of the five lowest-paid players in the squad: Vladimir Lučić, Ivan Guteša, Adem Avdić, Matej Gashtarov, and Franklin Tebo.

Three Pairs of Teammates Share Salaries

Three distinct pairs of players from different positions earn the exact same salary. Center-back Yuta Nakayama and forward Bamba Dieng both earn €1.5M, while goalkeeper Matheus and defensive midfielder Tomás Händel are both on €1.3M. Additionally, attacking midfielders Aleksandar Katai and Mirko Ivanić share a salary of €600K.

Goalkeeper's Salary Tops Key Winger

The club's top goalkeeper, Matheus (€1.3M), earns more than right-winger Osman Bukari (€1.1M), who is the third-highest paid forward on the team.

A Million-Euro Wall Divides Defense

The defense is split by a clear wage gap. The top three earners—Yuta Nakayama (€1.5M), Milos Veljkovic (€1.2M), and Derrick Luckassen (€1.0M)—all earn €1M or more. In contrast, the combined salary of the other three defenders is less than Nakayama's individual wage.

The Club's Clear Salary Tiers

The squad's pay structure is divided into distinct tiers. An elite group, including Rade Krunić (€3.0M) and Marko Arnautović (€2.5M), earns over €2M. A second tier of key players earns between €1.0M and €1.5M, featuring Yuta Nakayama, Bamba Dieng, Matheus, Tomás Händel, Milos Veljkovic, Osman Bukari, and Derrick Luckassen. The majority of the squad falls into brackets below €1M.

Nakayama Commands the Defensive Line

The highest-paid player in the defense is center-back Yuta Nakayama. His annual salary is €1.5M, making him one of three defenders earning €1M or more.

Arnautović Leads the Attack's Wages

Marko Arnautović is the top earner among the forwards. The center-forward's salary is €2.5M, which is €1.0M more than the next highest-paid attacker, Bamba Dieng.

Rade Krunić is the Top Earner

The highest-paid player in the entire squad is Rade Krunić. The 33-year-old defensive midfielder earns an annual salary of €3.0M.

Transfer rumour salaries for incoming players at Crvena Zvezda

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

No exact salary or wage figures for potential incoming players at Crvena Zvezda were reported in the transfer rumours, adhering to the specified extraction criteria. Mentions of salary demands or current wages at other clubs were ignored, as were players already listed as current Crvena Zvezda players.

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Potential wage savings if Vasilije Kostov and Mahmudu Bajo depart

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Vasilije Kostov, currently earning €375K per year, is linked with moves to clubs like Milan, Inter, and Arsenal. Mahmudu Bajo, with a salary of €420K per year, is reportedly linked to Kortrijk.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€22.1M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€425K
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€7.9M / 36%
FW
€7.7M / 35%
MF
€5.1M / 23%
DF
€1.4M / 6%
GK