American Footballers

Retained List tracks 14 American footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £500,373. Antonee Robinson currently leads as the highest-paid American player at £85,000/week.

Verified October 2026

# Player Club Position Age Contract Weekly Wage
1 Antonee Robinson Fulham Defender 29 June 2028 £85,000
2 Tyler Adams Bournemouth Midfielder 27 June 2027 £70,000
3 Zach Steffen Free Agent Goalkeeper 31 June 2025 £60,000
4 Chris Richards Crystal Palace Midfielder 26 June 2027 £52,000
5 Caleb Wiley Chelsea Defender 23 August 2029 £45,000
6 Gabriel Slonina Free Agent Goalkeeper 22 June 2028 £40,000
7 Brenden Aaronson Leeds United Midfielder 25 June 2029 £35,000
8 Matt Turner Nottingham Forest Goalkeeper 32 June 2027 £35,000
9 Tim Ream Free Agent Defender 39 July 2024 £27,000
10 Haji Wright Coventry City Forward 28 June 2027 £25,000
11 Ethan Horvath Free Agent Goalkeeper 31 June 2024 £17,500
12 Ethan Finlay Free Agent Midfielder 36 June 2025 £8,173
13 Alex Borto Fulham Goalkeeper 22 June 2027 £700
14 Zavier Gozo Crystal Palace Forward — June 2031 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-paid American footballer?

Antonee Robinson is the highest-paid American footballer on Retained List, earning £85,000 per week at Fulham.

How many American players are tracked on Retained List?

We track 14 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 14 American players in our database earn a combined £500,373 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £26,019,396.

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.