Brentford's 2026 retained list includes 30 players. Total weekly wage bill: £742,516. 9 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Keith Andrews.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Brentford Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (5)
Defenders (10)
Aaron Hickey
Ethan Pinnock
Jannik Schuster
Jayden Meghoma
Kim Ji-soo
Kristoffer Ajer
Michael Kayode
Nathan Collins
Rico Henry
Sepp van den Berg
Midfielders (8)
Antoni Milambo
Ethan Brierley
Josh Dasilva
Mamadou Sangare
Mathias Jensen
Mikkel Damsgaard
Vitaly Janelt
Yegor Yarmolyuk
Forwards (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Brentford's squad?
Brentford has 30 players on the retained list.
What is Brentford's weekly wage bill?
Brentford's total weekly wage bill is approximately £742,516.
What is the average age of Brentford's squad?
The average age of Brentford's squad is 24.7 years.
How many Brentford contracts expire in the next 12 months?
9 Brentford contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Brentford manager?
Brentford is currently managed by Keith Andrews.
Where does Brentford play their home games?
Brentford play their home matches at Gtech Stadium.
What is Brentford's annual wage bill?
Brentford's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £38,610,832 (weekly bill of £742,516 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Brentford player earn?
The average senior Brentford player earns approximately £24,751 per week (£1,287,052 annually), based on the current 30-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Brentford's highest-paid player?
Nathan Collins is currently Brentford's top earner on a reported £96,296 per week (£5,007,392 annually).
When was Brentford founded?
Brentford was founded in 10/1, making the club 2016 years old.
What league do Brentford play in?
Brentford play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Brentford?
6 Brentford players are English nationals — 20% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.