British Footballers
Retained List tracks 11 British footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £668,300. Reece James currently leads as the highest-paid British player at £250,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece James | Chelsea | Defender | 26 | June 2028 | £250,000 |
| 2 | Conor Gallagher | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 26 | June 2030 | £145,000 |
| 3 | Noni Madueke | Arsenal | Forward | 24 | June 2030 | £100,000 |
| 4 | Trevoh Chalobah | Crystal Palace | Defender | 27 | June 2028 | £50,000 |
| 5 | James Garner | Everton | Midfielder | 25 | June 2030 | £40,000 |
| 6 | Flynn Downes | Free Agent | Midfielder | 27 | June 2027 | £32,000 |
| 7 | Rico Lewis | Manchester City | Defender | 21 | June 2030 | £25,000 |
| 8 | Tino Anjorin | Free Agent | Midfielder | 24 | June 2028 | £9,200 |
| 9 | Eddie Beach | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 22 | May 2027 | £7,500 |
| 10 | Josh Wilson-Esbrand | Free Agent | Defender | 23 | June 2027 | £7,100 |
| 11 | Ben Cottrell | Free Agent | Midfielder | 24 | June 2023 | £2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid British footballer?
Reece James is the highest-paid British footballer on Retained List, earning £250,000 per week at Chelsea.
How many British players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 11 senior British 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 players?
The 11 British players in our database earn a combined £668,300 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £34,751,600.
Which clubs employ the most British 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 players.
Does this list include dual-nationality British 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.