Congolese Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 Congolese footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £25,000. Yoane Wissa currently leads as the highest-paid Congolese player at £25,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoane Wissa | Newcastle | Midfielder | 29 | June 2028 | £25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Congolese footballer?
Yoane Wissa is the highest-paid Congolese footballer on Retained List, earning £25,000 per week at Newcastle.
How many Congolese players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 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 1 Congolese 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 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.