American Footballers
Retained List tracks 9 American footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £245,373. Zach Steffen currently leads as the highest-paid American player at £60,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Steffen | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 31 | June 2025 | £60,000 |
| 2 | Chris Richards | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 26 | June 2027 | £52,000 |
| 3 | Caleb Wiley | Chelsea | Defender | 23 | August 2029 | £45,000 |
| 4 | Matt Turner | Nottingham Forest | Goalkeeper | 32 | June 2027 | £35,000 |
| 5 | Tim Ream | Free Agent | Defender | 38 | July 2024 | £27,000 |
| 6 | Ethan Horvath | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 31 | June 2024 | £17,500 |
| 7 | Ethan Finlay | Free Agent | Midfielder | 36 | June 2025 | £8,173 |
| 8 | Alex Borto | Fulham | Goalkeeper | 22 | June 2027 | £700 |
| 9 | Zavier Gozo | Crystal Palace | Forward | — | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid American footballer?
Zach Steffen is the highest-paid American footballer on Retained List, earning £60,000 per week at Free Agent.
How many American players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 9 senior American footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of American players?
The 9 American players in our database earn a combined £245,373 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £12,759,396.
Which clubs employ the most American players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of American players.
Does this list include dual-nationality American players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.