English/Irish Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 English/Irish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £114,610. Michael Keane currently leads as the highest-paid English/Irish player at £69,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Keane | Everton | Defender | 33 | June 2027 | £69,000 |
| 2 | Ciaran Clark | Free Agent | Defender | 36 | June 2023 | £42,000 |
| 3 | Glen Rea | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | June 2025 | £3,200 |
| 4 | Thomas Cannon | Free Agent | Forward | 23 | June 2029 | £410 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/Irish footballer?
Michael Keane is the highest-paid English/Irish footballer on Retained List, earning £69,000 per week at Everton.
How many English/Irish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior English/Irish 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/Irish players?
The 4 English/Irish players in our database earn a combined £114,610 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,959,720.
Which clubs employ the most English/Irish 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/Irish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/Irish 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.