FC Barcelona has revealed its player salaries for the 2025-2026 season, with key figures highlighting both established stars and rising talents.
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski remains the highest-paid player at €26 million per year, while young prodigy Lamine Yamal earns €16 million in his first major contract. Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong and English forward Marcus Rashford each earn €13.9 million, and French defender Jules Koundé earns €12 million, placing him among the top 10 earners at the club.
The cumulative wage bill for players and staff is approaching €400 million, including social contributions, ranking Barcelona among Europe’s highest-spending football clubs.
FC Barcelona 2025-2026 Player Salaries Overview
- Robert Lewandowski – €26 million per year
- Highest-paid player in the squad and one of the largest contracts in La Liga.
- Lamine Yamal – €16 million per year
- Young star, recently extended his contract with a guaranteed progressive salary: €18 million this season, rising to €26 million by 2031.
- Frenkie de Jong – €13.9 million per year
- Reduced his salary to extend his contract.
- Marcus Rashford – €13.9 million per year
- Joined on loan from Manchester United; Barcelona covers his entire salary during the loan.
- Jules Koundé – €12 million per year
- Only French player in the squad, among the top 10 highest earners.
- Raphinha – €12 million per year
- In the top 10 earners.
- Dani Olmo – €12 million per year
- Key figure in the squad, senior player.
- Pedri – €12 million per year
- Top 10 highest earners.
- Alejandro Balde – €12 million per year
- Top 10 highest earners.
- Ferran Torres – €10 million per year
- Mid-range salary within the squad.
- Andreas Christensen – €9 million per year
- Defensive player, mid-level salary.
Total Salary Budget: Approximately €400 million
- This includes players, coaching staff, and social contributions.
- Barcelona’s wage bill remains one of the largest in European football.
Key Takeaways:
- Lewandowski is the standout in terms of salary and contractual weight.
- Lamine Yamal is a young talent with a very high salary for his age.
- Rashford’s full salary is covered by Barcelona during his loan period.
- Jules Koundé is the only French player in the top 10 salary bracket.
- The overall squad budget shows Barcelona’s financial commitment to maintaining a top European squad.