Leicester City's 2026 retained list includes 15 players. Total weekly wage bill: £477,500. 7 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Gary Rowett.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Leicester City Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (2)
Defenders (7)
Ben Nelson
Caleb Okoli
Harry Souttar
Jannik Vestergaard
Luke Thomas
Victor Kristiansen
Woyo Coulibaly
Midfielders (5)
Forwards (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Leicester City's squad?
Leicester City has 15 players on the retained list.
What is Leicester City's weekly wage bill?
Leicester City's total weekly wage bill is approximately £477,500.
What is the average age of Leicester City's squad?
The average age of Leicester City's squad is 26.2 years.
How many Leicester City contracts expire in the next 12 months?
7 Leicester City contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Leicester City manager?
Leicester City is currently managed by Gary Rowett.
Where does Leicester City play their home games?
Leicester City play their home matches at King Power Stadium.
What is Leicester City's annual wage bill?
Leicester City's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £24,830,000 (weekly bill of £477,500 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Leicester City player earn?
The average senior Leicester City player earns approximately £31,833 per week (£1,655,316 annually), based on the current 15-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Leicester City's highest-paid player?
Harry Winks is currently Leicester City's top earner on a reported £90,000 per week (£4,680,000 annually).
When was Leicester City founded?
Leicester City was founded in 30/1, making the club 1996 years old.
What league do Leicester City play in?
Leicester City play in the EFL League One for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Leicester City?
5 Leicester City players are England nationals — 33% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.