English/Scottish Footballers
Retained List tracks 3 English/Scottish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £101,000. Matt Ritchie currently leads as the highest-paid English/Scottish player at £44,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Ritchie | Free Agent | Defender | 36 | June 2026 | £44,000 |
| 2 | Elliot Anderson | Manchester City | Midfielder | 23 | June 2031 | £30,000 |
| 3 | Tom Cairney | Fulham | Midfielder | 35 | June 2027 | £27,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/Scottish footballer?
Matt Ritchie is the highest-paid English/Scottish footballer on Retained List, earning £44,000 per week at Free Agent.
How many English/Scottish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 3 senior English/Scottish 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/Scottish players?
The 3 English/Scottish players in our database earn a combined £101,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,252,000.
Which clubs employ the most English/Scottish 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/Scottish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/Scottish 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.