English/British Footballers
Retained List tracks 3 English/British footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £340,000. James Maddison currently leads as the highest-paid English/British player at £170,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Maddison | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 29 | June 2028 | £170,000 |
| 2 | Aaron Ramsdale | Southampton | Goalkeeper | 28 | June 2028 | £120,000 |
| 3 | Calum Chambers | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | June 2027 | £50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/British footballer?
James Maddison is the highest-paid English/British footballer on Retained List, earning £170,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many English/British players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 3 senior English/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 English/British players?
The 3 English/British players in our database earn a combined £340,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £17,680,000.
Which clubs employ the most English/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 English/British players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/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.