English/Welsh Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 English/Welsh footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £15,000. Ashley Phillips currently leads as the highest-paid English/Welsh player at £15,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Phillips | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 21 | June 2028 | £15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid English/Welsh footballer?
Ashley Phillips is the highest-paid English/Welsh footballer on Retained List, earning £15,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many English/Welsh players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior English/Welsh 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/Welsh players?
The 1 English/Welsh players in our database earn a combined £15,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £780,000.
Which clubs employ the most English/Welsh 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/Welsh players.
Does this list include dual-nationality English/Welsh 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.