Danish Footballers
Retained List tracks 19 Danish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £784,813. Andreas Christensen currently leads as the highest-paid Danish player at £173,077/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Christensen | Barcelona | Defender | 30 | June 2028 | £173,077 |
| 2 | Rasmus Højlund | Free Agent | Forward | 23 | June 2028 | £85,000 |
| 3 | Matt O’Riley | Brighton | Midfielder | 25 | June 2029 | £80,000 |
| 4 | Joachim Andersen | Fulham | Midfielder | 30 | June 2029 | £75,002 |
| 5 | Filip Jorgensen | Chelsea | Goalkeeper | 25 | August 2029 | £60,000 |
| 6 | Jannik Vestergaard | Leicester City | Defender | 34 | June 2027 | £60,000 |
| 7 | Patrick Dorgu | Manchester United | Defender | 21 | June 2030 | £50,000 |
| 8 | Mathias Jørgensen | Free Agent | Defender | 36 | July 2025 | £38,000 |
| 9 | Jacob Bruun Larsen | Burnley | Forward | 28 | June 2029 | £33,000 |
| 10 | Mads Hermansen | West Ham United | Goalkeeper | 26 | June 2028 | £30,000 |
| 11 | Victor Kristiansen | Leicester City | Defender | 23 | June 2028 | £25,000 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaard | Everton | Midfielder | 32 | June 2028 | £20,000 |
| 13 | Mathias Jensen | Brentford | Midfielder | 30 | June 2027 | £20,000 |
| 14 | Philip Billing | Free Agent | Midfielder | 30 | June 2030 | £15,000 |
| 15 | Victor Torp | Coventry City | Midfielder | 27 | June 2028 | £9,000 |
| 16 | Mads Andersen | Luton Town | Defender | 28 | June 2027 | £5,000 |
| 17 | Mads Bech Sørensen | Free Agent | Defender | 27 | July 2024 | £4,038 |
| 18 | Mikkel Damsgaard | Brentford | Midfielder | 26 | July 2027 | £2,096 |
| 19 | William Osula | Newcastle | Forward | 23 | June 2029 | £600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Danish footballer?
Andreas Christensen is the highest-paid Danish footballer on Retained List, earning £173,077 per week at Barcelona.
How many Danish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 19 senior Danish footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Danish players?
The 19 Danish players in our database earn a combined £784,813 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £40,810,276.
Which clubs employ the most Danish 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 Danish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Danish 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.