Coventry City's 2026 retained list includes 24 players. Total weekly wage bill: £343,000. 11 contracts expire within 12 months.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Coventry City Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (2)
Defenders (9)
Bobby Thomas
Jake Bidwell
Jay Dasilva
Joel Latibeaudiere
Kaine Kesler-Hayden
Liam Kitching
Luke Woolfenden
Miguel Angel Brau
Milan van Ewijk
Midfielders (5)
Forwards (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Coventry City's squad?
Coventry City has 24 players on the retained list.
What is Coventry City's weekly wage bill?
Coventry City's total weekly wage bill is approximately £343,000.
What is the average age of Coventry City's squad?
The average age of Coventry City's squad is 26.4 years.
How many Coventry City contracts expire in the next 12 months?
11 Coventry City contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Where does Coventry City play their home games?
Coventry City play their home matches at Coventry Building Society Arena.
What is Coventry City's annual wage bill?
Coventry City's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £17,836,000 (weekly bill of £343,000 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Coventry City player earn?
The average senior Coventry City player earns approximately £14,292 per week (£743,184 annually), based on the current 24-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Coventry City's highest-paid player?
Taiwo Awoniyi is currently Coventry City's top earner on a reported £50,000 per week (£2,600,000 annually).
When was Coventry City founded?
Coventry City was founded in 1883, making the club 143 years old.
What league do Coventry City play in?
Coventry City play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Coventry City?
13 Coventry City players are England nationals — 54% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.