British/Welsh Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 British/Welsh footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £50,000. Harry Wilson currently leads as the highest-paid British/Welsh player at £50,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Wilson | Leeds United | Forward | 29 | June 2030 | £50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid British/Welsh footballer?
Harry Wilson is the highest-paid British/Welsh footballer on Retained List, earning £50,000 per week at Leeds United.
How many British/Welsh players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior British/Welsh 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/Welsh players?
The 1 British/Welsh 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 British/Welsh 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/Welsh players.
Does this list include dual-nationality British/Welsh 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.