Austrian Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Austrian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £85,000. Kevin Danso currently leads as the highest-paid Austrian player at £50,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Danso | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 28 | June 2030 | £50,000 |
| 2 | Sasa Kalajdzic | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Defender | 29 | June 2027 | £35,000 |
| 3 | Michael Svoboda | Brighton | Defender | 27 | June 2030 | — |
| 4 | Xaver Schlager | Nottingham Forest | Midfielder | 28 | June 2028 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Austrian footballer?
Kevin Danso is the highest-paid Austrian footballer on Retained List, earning £50,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many Austrian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Austrian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Austrian players?
The 4 Austrian players in our database earn a combined £85,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £4,420,000.
Which clubs employ the most Austrian 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 Austrian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Austrian 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.