#16 Daniel Carvajal - €196,346 per week
Daniel Carvajal may no longer be the force he once was, but remains a key figure in Real Madrid's squad. Before his injury woes, the Spaniard was an unstoppable beast down the right flank. His crosses spit venom, and he registers key assists too. At 29, he still has time to recapture his mojo.
#15 Luka Jovic - €200,385 per week
Luka Jovic was a hugely promising transfer, which unfortunately turned out to be a damp squib.
Jovic returned to Eintracht Frankfurt in January to rejuvenate himself; following a decent six-month spell, he is now back in Madrid. He hasn't opened his account in the new season yet, but the pressure is mounting on the Serb to deliver.
#14 Ferland Mendy - €200,385 per week
Marcelo's precipitous decline forced Real Madrid to dip into the transfer market for a new left-back in 2019. They found an absolute gem in Ferland Mendy, who has impressed consistently since then.
#13 Eder Militao - €200,385 per week
Eder Militao is among the most underrated centre-backs in La Liga. Pacy, strong on the ball and a tough tackler, the Brazilian has been an assured presence at the heart of Real Madrid's backline. He filled in ably for Sergio Ramos during the latter's absence last season.
#12 Marco Asensio - €210,000 per week
He was Real Madrid's breakout star of 2017, scoring a couple of spectacular goals in the big games. But four years on, Marco Asensio's potential remains unfulfilled. A combination of injuries and loss of form have derailed his progress, but he could return to his best soon.
#11 Casemiro - €210,385 per week
Is there a midfielder more valuable to his club and yet so grossly underrated? Casemiro is the lifeblood of this Real Madrid side. And it's no exaggeration. He brings so much balance to the side, and makes an immense impact at both ends of the field.
#10 Thibaut Courtois - €252,500 per week
From being mocked as the worst signing to winning the Golden Glove, Thibaut Courtois showed that form is temporary, and class is permanent. The towering Belgian has become invaluable to Real Madrid's fortunes and will be crucial in helping the side mount a sustained title assault this season.
#9 Isco - €280,385 per week
The Spaniard hasn't been able to reach full potential at the club. Starting only 22 league games in the previous two seasons, he has accounted for only five goals. His future has often been called into question, but neither Real Madrid nor Isco have shown any interest in negotiations.