Germany Footballers
Retained List tracks 10 Germany footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £873,000. Florian Wirtz currently leads as the highest-paid Germany player at £365,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | Midfielder | 23 | June 2027 | £365,000 |
| 2 | Nick Woltemade | Newcastle | Forward | 24 | June 2031 | £132,500 |
| 3 | Niclas Füllkrug | West Ham United | Forward | 33 | June 2028 | £90,000 |
| 4 | Malick Thiaw | Newcastle | Defender | 25 | June 2029 | £75,000 |
| 5 | Brajan Gruda | Brighton | Forward | 21 | June 2029 | £50,000 |
| 6 | Anton Stach | Leeds United | Midfielder | 27 | June 2029 | £45,000 |
| 7 | Luca Netz | Nottingham Forest | Defender | 23 | June 2030 | £35,000 |
| 8 | Lukas Nmecha | Leeds United | Forward | 27 | June 2027 | £35,000 |
| 9 | Steven Benda | Nottingham Forest | Goalkeeper | 28 | June 2027 | £30,000 |
| 10 | Merlin Röhl | Everton | Midfielder | 24 | June 2026 | £15,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Germany footballer?
Florian Wirtz is the highest-paid Germany footballer on Retained List, earning £365,000 per week at Liverpool.
How many Germany players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 10 senior Germany footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Germany players?
The 10 Germany players in our database earn a combined £873,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £45,396,000.
Which clubs employ the most Germany 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 Germany players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Germany 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.