Liverpool's 2026 retained list includes 26 players. Total weekly wage bill: £2,705,847. 8 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Arne Slot.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Liverpool Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (8)
Conor Bradley
Giovanni Leoni
Jeremie Frimpong
Joe Gomez
Kostas Tsimikas
Milos Kerkez
Ronald Araújo
Virgil van dijk
Midfielders (8)
Alexis Mac Allister
Curtis Jones
Dominik Szoboszlai
Florian Wirtz
Ryan Gravenberch
Stefan Bajčetić
Trey Nyoni
Wataru Endo
Forwards (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Liverpool's squad?
Liverpool has 26 players on the retained list.
What is Liverpool's weekly wage bill?
Liverpool's total weekly wage bill is approximately £2,705,847.
What is the average age of Liverpool's squad?
The average age of Liverpool's squad is 25.6 years.
How many Liverpool contracts expire in the next 12 months?
8 Liverpool contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Liverpool manager?
Liverpool is currently managed by Arne Slot.
Where does Liverpool play their home games?
Liverpool play their home matches at Anfield.
What is Liverpool's annual wage bill?
Liverpool's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £140,704,044 (weekly bill of £2,705,847 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Liverpool player earn?
The average senior Liverpool player earns approximately £104,071 per week (£5,411,692 annually), based on the current 26-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Liverpool's highest-paid player?
Florian Wirtz is currently Liverpool's top earner on a reported £365,000 per week (£18,980,000 annually).
When was Liverpool founded?
Liverpool was founded in 03/0, making the club 2023 years old.
What league do Liverpool play in?
Liverpool play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Liverpool?
3 Liverpool players are England nationals — 12% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.