Congolese Footballers

Retained List tracks 5 Congolese footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £83,000. Noah Sadiki currently leads as the highest-paid Congolese player at £40,000/week.

Verified October 2026

# Player Club Position Age Contract Weekly Wage
1 Noah Sadiki Sunderland Midfielder 21 June 2030 £40,000
2 Yoane Wissa Newcastle Midfielder 30 June 2028 £25,000
3 Samuel Bastien Free Agent Midfielder 30 June 2025 £15,000
4 Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu Free Agent Midfielder 32 June 2024 £3,000
5 Jules Ahoka Sunderland Midfielder 20 — —

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-paid Congolese footballer?

Noah Sadiki is the highest-paid Congolese footballer on Retained List, earning £40,000 per week at Sunderland.

How many Congolese players are tracked on Retained List?

We track 5 senior Congolese footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.

What is the combined wage bill of Congolese players?

The 5 Congolese players in our database earn a combined £83,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £4,316,000.

Which clubs employ the most Congolese 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 Congolese players.

Does this list include dual-nationality Congolese 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.