Sunderland's 2026 retained list includes 29 players. Total weekly wage bill: £667,000. 11 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Régis Le Bris.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Sunderland Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (7)
Midfielders (8)
Alan Browne
Chris Rigg
Enzo Le Fee
Granit Xhaka
Habib Diarra
Jules Ahoka
Noah Sadiki
Salis Abdul Samed
Forwards (10)
Brian Brobbey
Chemsdine Talbi
Jocelin Ta Bi
Juan Riquelme Angulo
Malick Fofana
Nilson Angulo
Patrick Roberts
Romaine Mundle
Simon Adingra
Wilson Isidor
Other players (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Sunderland's squad?
Sunderland has 29 players on the retained list.
What is Sunderland's weekly wage bill?
Sunderland's total weekly wage bill is approximately £667,000.
What is the average age of Sunderland's squad?
The average age of Sunderland's squad is 25.4 years.
How many Sunderland contracts expire in the next 12 months?
11 Sunderland contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Sunderland manager?
Sunderland is currently managed by Régis Le Bris.
Where does Sunderland play their home games?
Sunderland play their home matches at Stadium of Light.
What is Sunderland's annual wage bill?
Sunderland's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £34,684,000 (weekly bill of £667,000 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Sunderland player earn?
The average senior Sunderland player earns approximately £23,000 per week (£1,196,000 annually), based on the current 29-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Sunderland's highest-paid player?
Granit Xhaka is currently Sunderland's top earner on a reported £100,000 per week (£5,200,000 annually).
When was Sunderland founded?
Sunderland was founded in 01/0, making the club 2025 years old.
What league do Sunderland play in?
Sunderland play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Sunderland?
6 Sunderland players are English nationals — 21% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.