Real Madrid's 2026 retained list includes 19 players. Total weekly wage bill: £4,792,310. 6 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Xabi Alonso.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Real Madrid Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (2)
Defenders (8)
Antonio Rüdiger
Dean Huijsen
Éder Militão
Ferland Mendy
Fran Garcia
Ibrahima Konate
Marc Cucurella
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Midfielders (5)
Forwards (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Real Madrid's squad?
Real Madrid has 19 players on the retained list.
What is Real Madrid's weekly wage bill?
Real Madrid's total weekly wage bill is approximately £4,792,310.
What is the average age of Real Madrid's squad?
The average age of Real Madrid's squad is 27.3 years.
How many Real Madrid contracts expire in the next 12 months?
6 Real Madrid contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Real Madrid manager?
Real Madrid is currently managed by Xabi Alonso.
Where does Real Madrid play their home games?
Real Madrid play their home matches at Santiago Bernabéu.
What is Real Madrid's annual wage bill?
Real Madrid's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £249,200,120 (weekly bill of £4,792,310 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Real Madrid player earn?
The average senior Real Madrid player earns approximately £252,227 per week (£13,115,804 annually), based on the current 19-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Real Madrid's highest-paid player?
Kylian Mbappé is currently Real Madrid's top earner on a reported £600,962 per week (£31,250,024 annually).
When was Real Madrid founded?
Real Madrid was founded in 1902, making the club 124 years old.
What league do Real Madrid play in?
Real Madrid play in the La Liga for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Real Madrid?
4 Real Madrid players are Spanish nationals — 21% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.