British/English Footballers
Retained List tracks 10 British/English footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £587,600. Jordan Pickford currently leads as the highest-paid British/English player at £110,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Pickford | Everton | Goalkeeper | 32 | June 2029 | £110,000 |
| 2 | Joe Gomez | Liverpool | Defender | 29 | July 2027 | £95,000 |
| 3 | Jarrod Bowen | West Ham United | Forward | 29 | June 2030 | £80,000 |
| 4 | Ben Godfrey | Free Agent | Defender | 28 | June 2028 | £68,000 |
| 5 | Nick Pope | Newcastle | Goalkeeper | 34 | June 2027 | £60,000 |
| 6 | Dan Burn | Newcastle | Defender | 34 | June 2027 | £52,000 |
| 7 | Isaac Hayden | Free Agent | Midfielder | 31 | June 2026 | £51,000 |
| 8 | Harrison Reed | Fulham | Midfielder | 31 | June 2027 | £41,000 |
| 9 | Demarai Gray | Free Agent | Midfielder | 30 | June 2028 | £30,000 |
| 10 | Tim Akinola | Free Agent | Midfielder | 25 | June 2026 | £600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid British/English footballer?
Jordan Pickford is the highest-paid British/English footballer on Retained List, earning £110,000 per week at Everton.
How many British/English players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 10 senior British/English footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of British/English players?
The 10 British/English players in our database earn a combined £587,600 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £30,555,200.
Which clubs employ the most British/English 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 British/English players.
Does this list include dual-nationality British/English 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.