English/Nigerian Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 English/Nigerian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £291,430. Bukayo Saka currently leads as the highest-paid English/Nigerian player at £195,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | Midfielder | 24 | June 2027 | £195,000 |
| 2 | Tosin Adarabioyo | Chelsea | Defender | 28 | June 2028 | £75,000 |
| 3 | David Ozoh | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 21 | June 2025 | £9,630 |
| 4 | Shola Shoretire | Free Agent | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | £8,000 |
| 5 | Michael Olakigbe | Brentford | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | £3,000 |
| 6 | Idris Odutayo | Free Agent | Defender | 23 | June 2024 | £800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/Nigerian footballer?
Bukayo Saka is the highest-paid English/Nigerian footballer on Retained List, earning £195,000 per week at Arsenal.
How many English/Nigerian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior English/Nigerian 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/Nigerian players?
The 6 English/Nigerian players in our database earn a combined £291,430 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £15,154,360.
Which clubs employ the most English/Nigerian 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/Nigerian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/Nigerian 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.