Australia Footballers
Retained List tracks 2 Australia footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £50,000. Harry Souttar currently leads as the highest-paid Australia player at £35,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Souttar | Leicester City | Defender | 27 | June 2028 | £35,000 |
| 2 | Joe Gauci | Aston Villa | Goalkeeper | 26 | June 2029 | £15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Australia footballer?
Harry Souttar is the highest-paid Australia footballer on Retained List, earning £35,000 per week at Leicester City.
How many Australia players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 2 senior Australia footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Australia players?
The 2 Australia players in our database earn a combined £50,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £2,600,000.
Which clubs employ the most Australia 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 Australia players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Australia 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.