English/Northern Irish Footballers
Retained List tracks 2 English/Northern Irish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £72,000. Jamal Lewis currently leads as the highest-paid English/Northern Irish player at £50,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamal Lewis | Free Agent | Defender | 28 | December 2025 | £50,000 |
| 2 | Oliver Norwood | Free Agent | Midfielder | 35 | June 2024 | £22,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/Northern Irish footballer?
Jamal Lewis is the highest-paid English/Northern Irish footballer on Retained List, earning £50,000 per week at Free Agent.
How many English/Northern Irish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 2 senior English/Northern 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/Northern Irish players?
The 2 English/Northern Irish players in our database earn a combined £72,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £3,744,000.
Which clubs employ the most English/Northern 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/Northern Irish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/Northern 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.