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FC Barcelona Salaries 2025/26

La Liga
Top Earner: L. Yamal (€30.0M)
Lowest Earner: R. Bardghji (€1.0M)
L. Yamal
Top Earner
R. Bardghji
Lowest Earner

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Massive Wage Gap at Full-Back

The club's two right-backs, Jules Koundé (€15.6M) and João Cancelo (€10.0M), earn a combined €25.6M, which is eight times more than the combined €3.2M salary of the two left-backs, Alejandro Balde (€1.7M) and Gerard Martín (€1.5M).

Age Opposites are Top Earners

The squad's highest two salaries belong to its youngest and oldest players. 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is the top earner at €30.0M, followed by 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski at €26.0M.

Teenager Yamal Out-earns Top Defenders

At just 18 years old, forward Lamine Yamal's €30.0M salary is higher than the combined wages of the club's two highest-paid defenders, Jules Koundé (€15.6M) and Andreas Christensen (€13.0M).

Goalkeeper Salaries Defy Age

Despite being 11 years his senior, 35-year-old goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny (€3.0M) earns less than half the salary of 24-year-old Joan García (€6.3M).

Three Players Share €10M Salary

Three players from three different areas of the pitch—defenders Ronald Araújo and João Cancelo, and forward Ferran Torres—all earn an identical salary of €10.0M per year.

Midfield Duo Earns Identical Wages

Midfielders Pedri and Dani Olmo are on the exact same salary, with both players earning €12.5M annually.

Barcelona's Distinct Salary Tiers

The squad's salaries are grouped into clear tiers. An elite tier above €25M consists of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski. A star player tier, earning between €15M and €20M, includes Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, and Jules Koundé. A large key player tier sits between €10M and €13M, featuring players like Andreas Christensen, Pedri, and Ronald Araújo.

De Jong Dominates Midfield Wages

The highest-paid midfielder is Frenkie de Jong. His €19.0M salary is significantly higher than the next highest-paid midfielders, Pedri and Dani Olmo, who both earn €12.5M.

Koundé Leads Defensive Salaries

The highest earner among all defenders is right-back Jules Koundé, with an annual salary of €15.6M.

Yamal Is Barcelona's Top Earner

The club's highest-paid player is 18-year-old right-winger Lamine Yamal, who earns an annual salary of €30.0M.

Transfer rumour salaries: João Cancelo, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane

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

Unofficial figures suggest João Cancelo would earn about 5 million gross, or approximately 2.5 million net, at FC Barcelona. Marcus Rashford is reported to earn a wage nearer £190,000 a week and is expected to sign a three-season contract with an approximate annual salary of 10 million euros at FC Barcelona. Harry Kane's potential salary at FC Barcelona is thought to be around €30 million ($34.5 million) per year.

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Potential wage savings if Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski leave

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Lamine Yamal, currently earning €30.0M/year, is linked with a move to Paris Saint Germain. Robert Lewandowski, with a salary of €26.0M/year, could potentially move to clubs like Milan or Juventus. Ferran Torres, earning €10.0M/year, is rumoured to be a target for Atlético Madrid. Pau Cubarsí, who earns €4.0M/year, is linked with top clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea. Marc Casadó, with a salary of €1.2M/year, is linked with a potential transfer to Manchester United.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€231.2M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€4.4M
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€83.7M / 36%
FW
€59.9M / 26%
MF
€61.8M / 27%
DF
€25.9M / 11%
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