Arsenal's 2026 retained list includes 26 players. Total weekly wage bill: £3,466,000. 4 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Mikel Arteta.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Arsenal Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (8)
Ben White
Cristhian Mosquera
Gabriel Magalhães
Jurriën Timber
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Piero Hincapié
Riccardo Calafiori
William Saliba
Midfielders (9)
Bruno Guimarães
Bukayo Saka
Declan Rice
Eberechi Eze
Ethan Nwaneri
Kai Havertz
Martin Ødegaard
Martín Zubimendi
Mikel Merino
Forwards (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Arsenal's squad?
Arsenal has 26 players on the retained list.
What is Arsenal's weekly wage bill?
Arsenal's total weekly wage bill is approximately £3,466,000.
What is the average age of Arsenal's squad?
The average age of Arsenal's squad is 25.6 years.
How many Arsenal contracts expire in the next 12 months?
4 Arsenal contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Arsenal manager?
Arsenal is currently managed by Mikel Arteta.
Where does Arsenal play their home games?
Arsenal play their home matches at Emirates Stadium.
What is Arsenal's annual wage bill?
Arsenal's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £180,232,000 (weekly bill of £3,466,000 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Arsenal player earn?
The average senior Arsenal player earns approximately £133,308 per week (£6,932,016 annually), based on the current 26-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Arsenal's highest-paid player?
Kai Havertz is currently Arsenal's top earner on a reported £331,000 per week (£17,212,000 annually).
When was Arsenal founded?
Arsenal was founded in 01/1, making the club 2025 years old.
What league do Arsenal play in?
Arsenal play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Arsenal?
4 Arsenal players are England nationals — 15% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.