Dinamo Zagreb Salaries 2025/26

1. HNL

Top Earner: D. Beljo (€864K)

Lowest Earner: P. Tabinas (€65K)

D. Beljo

Top Earner

P. Tabinas

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

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Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Teenager Varela Out-earns Older Peers

At just 17 years old, forward Cardoso Varela (€195K) earns more than several older players, including 22-year-old midfielder Marko Soldo (€120K) and 23-year-old defender Paul Tabinas (€65K).

Top Defenders Outweigh Entire Midfield

The combined salaries of the four highest-paid defenders (€2.68M) is significantly greater than the total wage bill for the entire three-man midfield squad (€1.7M).

A Chasm in Midfield Wages

There is a massive salary gap within the midfield. The two senior midfielders, Miha Zajc (€800K) and Josip Mišić (€750K), each earn more than six times the salary of the youngest midfielder, Marko Soldo (€120K).

Massive Wage Gap in Defense

The defensive line has the largest internal salary disparity in the squad. The highest-paid defender, Scott McKenna (€800K), earns over twelve times more than the lowest-paid defender, Paul Tabinas (€65K).

McKenna and Zajc: A Shared Salary Peak

The club's highest-paid defender, Scott McKenna, and highest-paid midfielder, Miha Zajc, are on identical salaries of €800K per year, making them the joint second-highest earners at the club.

Defense and Midfield Out-earn Attack

The highest-paid defender, Scott McKenna (€800K), and the highest-paid midfielder, Miha Zajc (€800K), both earn more than every forward at the club except for the team's overall top earner.

Dinamo's Salary Tiers

The squad's salaries are structured into clear tiers. An elite group, including players like Dion Beljo (€864K) and Scott McKenna (€800K), earns over €750K. A large core group earns between €350K and €700K, while a third tier of players earns under €350K.

McKenna is Top Earning Defender

Centre-back Scott McKenna is the highest-paid player in the defense, with an annual salary of €800K.

Zajc Leads Midfield Wages

Central midfielder Miha Zajc is the top earner within the midfield group, commanding a salary of €800K per year.

Beljo is The Club's Top Earner

Centre-forward Dion Beljo is the highest-paid player at the club, with an annual salary of €864K.

Transfer rumour salaries: Livaković, Bennacer, Šotiček

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

Dinamo Zagreb is prepared to offer Dominik Livaković a maximum annual salary of 750,000 EUR, with potential bonuses increasing it to 1 million EUR per year. Dinamo Zagreb covers around one million euros plus commission as part of Ismaël Bennacer's salary during his loan. Dinamo Zagreb previously offered Marin Šotiček a monthly salary of 10,000 euros.

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Potential wage savings if Scott McKenna, Ivan Nevistić leave

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Scott McKenna, currently earning €800K per year, is linked with a move to Celtic. Ivan Nevistić, with a salary of €360K per year, could be heading to Queens Park Rangers. Luka Stojković, who earns €350K annually, is rumored to be moving to clubs like Lazio, Fulham, or Hull City. Arber Hoxha, on a €500K yearly salary, has been linked with Widzew Lodz and Hull City. Sergi Domínguez, earning €500K per year, is potentially moving to PSV. Raúl Torrente, with a salary of €300K per year, is linked to Rudeš.

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