Hull City's 2026 retained list includes 28 players. Total weekly wage bill: £247,500. 11 contracts expire within 12 months.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Hull City Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (9)
Charlie Hughes
Cody Drameh
John Egan
Lewie Coyle
Lucas Herrington
Nobel Mendy
Paddy McNair
Ryan Giles
Semi Ajayi
Midfielders (13)
Darko Gyabi
Eliot Matazo
Elliot Stroud
Hidemasa Morita
Jens Hjerto-Dahl
Kieran Dowell
Liam Millar
Lucas Gourna-Douath
Matt Crooks
Mohamed Belloumi
Oscar Zambrano
Reda Laalaoui
Regan Slater
Forwards (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Hull City's squad?
Hull City has 28 players on the retained list.
What is Hull City's weekly wage bill?
Hull City's total weekly wage bill is approximately £247,500.
What is the average age of Hull City's squad?
The average age of Hull City's squad is 27.4 years.
How many Hull City contracts expire in the next 12 months?
11 Hull City contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Where does Hull City play their home games?
Hull City play their home matches at MKM Stadium.
What is Hull City's annual wage bill?
Hull City's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £12,870,000 (weekly bill of £247,500 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Hull City player earn?
The average senior Hull City player earns approximately £8,839 per week (£459,628 annually), based on the current 28-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Hull City's highest-paid player?
Ryan Giles is currently Hull City's top earner on a reported £35,000 per week (£1,820,000 annually).
When was Hull City founded?
Hull City was founded in 1904, making the club 122 years old.
What league do Hull City play in?
Hull City play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Hull City?
11 Hull City players are England nationals — 39% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.