Argentine Footballers
Retained List tracks 13 Argentine footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £947,546. Cristian Romero currently leads as the highest-paid Argentine player at £200,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Romero | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 28 | June 2029 | £200,000 |
| 2 | Enzo Fernandez | Chelsea | Midfielder | 25 | June 2032 | £180,000 |
| 3 | Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | Midfielder | 27 | July 2028 | £150,000 |
| 4 | Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa | Goalkeeper | 33 | June 2027 | £120,000 |
| 5 | Lisandro Martinez | Manchester United | Defender | 28 | June 2027 | £120,000 |
| 6 | Emiliano Buendía | Aston Villa | Midfielder | 29 | June 2027 | £75,000 |
| 7 | Pity Martínez | Free Agent | Midfielder | 33 | August 2024 | £31,200 |
| 8 | Máximo Perrone | Free Agent | Midfielder | 23 | June 2028 | £30,000 |
| 9 | Alejo Véliz | Free Agent | Forward | 22 | June 2029 | £25,000 |
| 10 | Facundo Buonanotte | Brighton | Midfielder | 21 | July 2027 | £15,000 |
| 11 | Matías Soulé | Free Agent | Forward | 23 | July 2026 | £1,346 |
| 12 | Geronimo Rulli | Manchester City | Goalkeeper | 34 | June 2028 | — |
| 13 | Valentin Barco | Chelsea | Defender | 22 | June 2033 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Argentine footballer?
Cristian Romero is the highest-paid Argentine footballer on Retained List, earning £200,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many Argentine players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 13 senior Argentine footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Argentine players?
The 13 Argentine players in our database earn a combined £947,546 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £49,272,392.
Which clubs employ the most Argentine 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 Argentine players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Argentine 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.