Spain's La Liga has overtaken the Premier League as the league with the most top-earning footballers, according to Forbes' latest ranking.
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01Summary
- 01Forbes' 2026 ranking of football's highest-paid players places four La Liga stars in the top ten.
- 02The Premier League has only one player in the top ten.
- 03Forbes compiled the ranking based on total earnings from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements.
- 04La Liga's dominance reflects recent high-value contracts and commercial deals in Spain.
02Why it matters
This shift signals that Spain's top clubs are now outspending England's for elite talent, which could affect competitive balance and future transfers in world football.
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