La Liga is the root of some of the greatest names in football. Spain’s premier division has earned massive popularity for being one of the most exciting leagues in the world. Collaborating the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid within their ranks, it’s nothing new that some of the big names are from Spain. LaLiga is compatible with significant technical ability and grit. The Spanish side has historically been superb operators in Europe and almost always set out for challenges for the UEFA Champions League.
Top 5 Highest Paid Football Players in La Liga in 2022
5: David Alaba (Real Madrid) & Antoine Griezman 1.88 m euros
The two giants of the game share the same spot. After signing a permanent deal with Real Madrid last year, Alaba has fixed his place in the starting line-up under Carlo Ancelotti. The player had been with Buren Munich for over a decade smashing a terrific ten Bundesliga titles including two UEFA Champions League titles too.
Griezman signed for Barcelona in 2029, reportedly for 120 million euros. Within two years, he left Barcelona to be with Atletico Madrid on loan and has apparently found his form once again! The various trophies in his cabinet include the UEFA Europa League and the FIFA World Cup with France in 2018.
4: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) 1.91 million euros
One of the most noted footballers in Barcelona’s history, Busquets has been with the club since childhood and made his senior debut in 2008. In this span of 14 years, he has smashed over 400 senior appearances, holding a bunch of trophies for club and country.
2: Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) 2.27 million euros
One of the most explosive names in football history is Gareth Bale, who won two LaLiga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles during his tenure with Madrid.
Hazard came to Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 and is being considered as one of the most talented names in recent times. He has won two league titles with Chelsea and one La Liga with Real Madrid in 2020.
1: Gerard Pique (Barcelona) 2.33 million euros
Noted for his sheer brilliance in ball-playing abilities, Pique has been a prominent name in Barcelona and Spain lineups ever since his senior debut in 2008. In his sensational professional appearances in more than 500 matches, he has won 8 La Liga titles with Barcelona, 7 Copa del Rey, including 3 UEFA Champions League titles. He was even there in Barcelona’s sextuple winning squad in 2009, under Pep Guardiola.
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