Ranking the 6 highest-paid players in La Liga
La Liga is home to some of football's biggest names.
Spain's premier division has earned a distinction for being one of the best leagues in the world. Boasting the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid within their ranks, it comes as no surprise that some of the best-paid players are from Spain.
La Liga is synonymous with excellent technical ability and grit. The Spanish side have historically been excellent operators in Europe and almost always go on till the very end to challenge for the UEFA Champions League.
Top 5 earners in LaLiga, per L’Équipe (gross/month):
1 | Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) - €2.33m
2 | Gareth Bale & Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) - €2.27m
4 | Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) - €1.91m
5 | David Alaba (Real Madrid) & Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) - €1.88m
Let's take a look at the six highest-paid players in La Liga.
6, 5 | David Alaba (Real Madrid) & Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) - €1.88m per month
David Alaba and Antoine Griezmann share the fifth spot on the list of the six highest-paid players in La Liga.
David Alaba signed a permanent deal with Real Madrid on a free transfer last year and has taken his place in the starting line-up under Carlo Ancelotti. Alaba has previously spent over a decade with Bayern Munich, winning a mammoth 10 Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies as well. Alaba has already won the Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid earlier this year.
10 BundesligaDavid Alaba's career honours with Bayern Munich:
🏆 10 Bundesliga
🏆 6 DFB-Pokal
🏆 5 DFL-Supercup
🏆 2 Champions League
🏆 2 UEFA Super Cup
🏆 2 Club World Cup
Getting his first taste of regular football at Hoffenheim.
Antoine Griezmann signed for Barcelona in 2019 for a reported €120 million, becoming one of the most expensive footballers of all time. He went on to leave Barcelona for Atletico Madrid on loan just two years later and has seemingly found his form once again.
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He has won several trophies throughout his career, including the UEFA Europa League and the FIFA World Cup with France in 2018.
4 | Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) - €1.91m per month
Sergio Busquets is one of the most successful footballers in Barcelona's illustrious history.
The Spaniard has been with Barcelona since youth and made his senior debut in 2008. In the 14 years since, he has made over 650 senior appearances, winning a plethora of trophies for club and country.
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Busquets lines up in defensive midfield and provides an aura of solidity in the center of the park. His passing ability is exceptional and he has a knack of finding space even in the tightest situations.
Goals
La Liga titles
Copas del Rey
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His career at Camp Nou so far:
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Games
1️⃣3️⃣ Goals
7️⃣ La Liga titles
6️⃣ Copas del Rey
3️⃣ Champions Leagues
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Busquets has won eight La Liga titles, seven Copa Del Rey titles and three UEFA Champions League titles. He was also part of Spain's golden generation and won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 as well as the UEFA Euro 2012.
Busquets will go down in history as a Barcelona legend.