Bulgarian Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 Bulgarian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £25,000. Ilia Gruev currently leads as the highest-paid Bulgarian player at £25,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilia Gruev | Leeds United | Midfielder | 26 | June 2028 | £25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Bulgarian footballer?
Ilia Gruev is the highest-paid Bulgarian footballer on Retained List, earning £25,000 per week at Leeds United.
How many Bulgarian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior Bulgarian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Bulgarian players?
The 1 Bulgarian players in our database earn a combined £25,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £1,300,000.
Which clubs employ the most Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Bulgarian 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.