Spanish Footballers
Retained List tracks 31 Spanish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £2,071,429. Dani Ceballos currently leads as the highest-paid Spanish player at £200,385/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Ceballos | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 30 | June 2027 | £200,385 |
| 2 | Marc Cucurella | Real Madrid | Defender | 28 | June 2028 | £175,000 |
| 3 | Fabian Ruiz | Paris Saint-Germain | Defender | 30 | June 2027 | £173,077 |
| 4 | Rodri | Barcelona | Midfielder | 30 | June 2027 | £160,000 |
| 5 | Ander Astralaga | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 22 | June 2026 | £145,128 |
| 6 | Brahim Díaz | Real Madrid | Forward | 27 | June 2027 | £140,000 |
| 7 | David Raya | Arsenal | Goalkeeper | 30 | June 2028 | £110,000 |
| 8 | Iñaki Peña | Barcelona | Goalkeeper | 27 | June 2029 | £88,462 |
| 9 | Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 26 | June 2028 | £85,000 |
| 10 | Fran Garcia | Real Madrid | Defender | 27 | June 2027 | £80,000 |
| 11 | Héctor Fort | Barcelona | Defender | 20 | June 2029 | £80,000 |
| 12 | Vicente Guaita | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 39 | June 2024 | £77,000 |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Arsenal | Goalkeeper | 31 | June 2028 | £75,000 |
| 14 | Pau Torres | Aston Villa | Defender | 29 | July 2028 | £73,077 |
| 15 | Adrian | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 39 | July 2024 | £63,000 |
| 16 | Robert Sánchez | Chelsea | Goalkeeper | 28 | June 2030 | £60,000 |
| 17 | Sergio Gómez | Free Agent | Defender | 25 | June 2026 | £50,000 |
| 18 | Bryan Gil | Free Agent | Forward | 25 | June 2030 | £40,000 |
| 19 | Javier Manquillo | Free Agent | Defender | 32 | June 2024 | £40,000 |
| 20 | Jonny | Free Agent | Defender | 32 | June 2027 | £36,000 |
| 21 | Álex Moreno | Free Agent | Defender | 33 | June 2027 | £35,000 |
| 22 | Jesús Vallejo | Free Agent | Defender | 29 | June 2025 | £33,000 |
| 23 | Marc Guiu | Chelsea | Forward | 20 | August 2029 | £30,000 |
| 24 | Sergi Canos | Free Agent | Forward | 29 | July 2024 | £14,000 |
| 25 | Álvaro Fernández | Free Agent | Defender | 23 | June 2025 | £4,000 |
| 26 | Hugo Bueno | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Defender | 23 | June 2028 | £2,500 |
| 27 | Marc Jurado | Free Agent | Defender | 22 | June 2024 | £900 |
| 28 | Mateo Mejia | Free Agent | Forward | 23 | July 2024 | £900 |
| 29 | Gonzalo Garcia | Fulham | Forward | — | June 2031 | — |
| 30 | Pep Chavarria | Chelsea | Defender | — | June 2031 | — |
| 31 | Sergio Reguilón | Free Agent | Defender | 29 | June 2025 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Spanish footballer?
Dani Ceballos is the highest-paid Spanish footballer on Retained List, earning £200,385 per week at Real Madrid.
How many Spanish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 31 senior Spanish footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Spanish players?
The 31 Spanish players in our database earn a combined £2,071,429 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £107,714,308.
Which clubs employ the most Spanish players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Spanish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Spanish players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.