Burnley's 2026 retained list includes 16 players. Total weekly wage bill: £460,500. 9 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Scott Parker.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Forwards (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Burnley's squad?
Burnley has 16 players on the retained list.
What is Burnley's weekly wage bill?
Burnley's total weekly wage bill is approximately £460,500.
What is the average age of Burnley's squad?
The average age of Burnley's squad is 26.3 years.
How many Burnley contracts expire in the next 12 months?
9 Burnley contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Burnley manager?
Burnley is currently managed by Scott Parker.
Where does Burnley play their home games?
Burnley play their home matches at Turf Moor.
What is Burnley's annual wage bill?
Burnley's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £23,946,000 (weekly bill of £460,500 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Burnley player earn?
The average senior Burnley player earns approximately £28,781 per week (£1,496,612 annually), based on the current 16-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Burnley's highest-paid player?
Michael Obafemi is currently Burnley's top earner on a reported £130,000 per week (£6,760,000 annually).
When was Burnley founded?
Burnley was founded in 18/0, making the club 2008 years old.
What league do Burnley play in?
Burnley play in the EFL Championship for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Burnley?
3 Burnley players are English nationals — 19% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.