Bournemouth's 2026 retained list includes 25 players. Total weekly wage bill: £1,117,058. 6 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Andoni Iraola.
Verified August 25, 2026
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The Cherries
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Bournemouth Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (2)
Defenders (10)
Adam Smith
Adrien Truffert
Álex Jiménez
Antonio Silva
Bafode Diakite
James Hill
Julián Araujo
Julio Soler
Matai Akinmboni
Veljko Milosavljevic
Midfielders (9)
Alex Scott
Amine Adli
Ben Gannon-Doak
David Brooks
Hamed Traorè
Lewis Cook
Marcus Tavernier
Ryan Christie
Tyler Adams
Forwards (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Bournemouth's squad?
Bournemouth has 25 players on the retained list.
What is Bournemouth's weekly wage bill?
Bournemouth's total weekly wage bill is approximately £1,117,058.
What is the average age of Bournemouth's squad?
The average age of Bournemouth's squad is 25.2 years.
How many Bournemouth contracts expire in the next 12 months?
6 Bournemouth contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Bournemouth manager?
Bournemouth is currently managed by Andoni Iraola.
Where does Bournemouth play their home games?
Bournemouth play their home matches at Vitality Stadium.
What is Bournemouth's annual wage bill?
Bournemouth's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £58,087,016 (weekly bill of £1,117,058 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Bournemouth player earn?
The average senior Bournemouth player earns approximately £44,682 per week (£2,323,464 annually), based on the current 25-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Bournemouth's highest-paid player?
Djordje Petrovic is currently Bournemouth's top earner on a reported £80,000 per week (£4,160,000 annually).
When was Bournemouth founded?
Bournemouth was founded in 01/1, making the club 2025 years old.
What league do Bournemouth play in?
Bournemouth play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Bournemouth?
4 Bournemouth players are England nationals — 16% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.