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- When Vinicius was signed by Real Madrid in 2018, he was among the squad’s lowest earners pocketing €1.5 million annually
- Taking a look at the player’s current salary profile, he earns a whopping €400,577 gross per week. His annual salary is €20,830,000
- The winger is a key player for Real Madrid and has helped the Los Blancos win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League since his arrival
With the Brazilian currently trending in the world of football, we have decided to take a look at Vinicius Junior salary.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has made headlines in the past few hours after an incident where he shoved Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the head during a La Liga match on Friday evening.
The 24-year-old was shown a straight red card by the match’s referee, leaving Real Madrid with a mountain to climb as they were already trailing 1-0. Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti’s side levelled the scores through Luka Modric before Jude Bellingham turned the game around in stoppage time.
Vinicius Junior is one of the best players in the world right now. Photo/ Football Espana.
How Much Is Vinicius Junior Salary Per Week?
When Vinicius was signed by Real Madrid in 2018, he was among the squad’s lowest earners pocketing €1.5 million annually. Taking a look at the player’s current salary profile, he earns a whopping €400,577 gross per week. His annual salary is €20,830,000. Unsurprisingly, Vinicius is among the highest-paid footballers in the world right now with his earnings exceeding even that of some high profile players in the Saudi Pro League.
Since starting his professional football career, the Brazilian has an approximate gross earnings of €48,330,000. The amount includes his earnings while still playing in the Brazilian Serie A for Flamengo. His current contract with the Los Blancos expires at the end of the 2026-27 season.
According to Goal.com, Real Madrid have already started plans to extend Vinicius’ contract. The La Liga giants are expected to tie him down with a mega deal to fight off interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. Vinicius was a target of Al-Ahli last summer with the Saudi giants offering him a contact that would make him the highest-paid athlete in history. Al-Ahli are expected to approach Vini again in the summer of 2025 with the contact which is reportedly worth over £1 billion.
Who Has The Highest Salary In Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are undoubtedly one of the biggest football clubs in the world. Financially, a few clubs are doing well as the La Liga giants.
Considering the players in Real Madrid squad, the club’s wage bill is a topic of interest to many. And that leads to the question who is the highest-paid player at the club?
Vinicius Junior is the second highest-paid player at Real Madrid with a weekly salary of €400,577. Photo/ Eurosport.
As you would expect, Frenchman Kylian Mbappe receives the most amount in his account compared to any other player at the club. Despite taking a significant pay cut after joining Carlo Ancelotti’s side from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Mbappe receives an annual salary of €31,250,000.
Coming second is David Alaba who is paid €22,500,000 per year. The former Bayern Munich defender makes more than Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior who make €20,830,000 each. Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde rounds off the top five earners at Real Madrid as he earns €16,670,000 annually.
What Is The Net Worth Of Vinicius Junior?
Taking a look at Vinicius Junior salary, you would be interested in knowing his net worth. According to credible sources on the internet such as Forbes, Vinicius has a net worth of $55 million. The 24-year-old’s fortune is largely due to his earnings from football.
As earlier indicated, he is among the highest-paid footballers in the planet and has the potential to be the highest-paid athlete if he joins Al-Ahli in the summer. With Real Madrid expected to tie him down with a mega contract, Vinicius’ net worth will significantly increase in the years to come.
Vinicius Jr. Photo/ Managing Madrid.
Vinicius has various endorsement deals with brands such as Sony, Nike, Pepsi, Unilever and Gatorade, which bring him a massive $15 million per year. The winger is a key player for Real Madrid and has helped the Los Blancos win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League since his arrival.
