Netherlands Footballers
Retained List tracks 22 Netherlands footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £1,438,000. Xavi Simons currently leads as the highest-paid Netherlands player at £195,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simons | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 23 | June 2030 | £195,000 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsen | Real Madrid | Defender | 22 | June 2030 | £173,000 |
| 3 | Jorrel Hato | Chelsea | Defender | 20 | June 2032 | £120,000 |
| 4 | Tijjani Reijnders | Free Agent | Midfielder | 28 | June 2030 | £120,000 |
| 5 | Jeremie Frimpong | Liverpool | Defender | 25 | June 2029 | £100,000 |
| 6 | Jurriën Timber | Arsenal | Defender | 25 | June 2028 | £100,000 |
| 7 | Emanuel Emegha | Chelsea | Forward | 23 | June 2033 | £80,000 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivert | Bournemouth | Forward | 27 | June 2027 | £70,000 |
| 9 | Brian Brobbey | Sunderland | Forward | 24 | June 2030 | £60,000 |
| 10 | Lutsharel Geertruida | Free Agent | Defender | 26 | June 2029 | £60,000 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffer | Brighton | Midfielder | 26 | June 2029 | £60,000 |
| 12 | Joël Veltman | West Ham United | Defender | 34 | June 2026 | £50,000 |
| 13 | Antoni Milambo | Brentford | Midfielder | 21 | June 2030 | £48,000 |
| 14 | Marco Bizot | Aston Villa | Goalkeeper | 35 | June 2028 | £45,000 |
| 15 | Joël Piroe | Leeds United | Forward | 27 | June 2027 | £40,000 |
| 16 | Pascal Struijk | Brighton | Defender | 27 | June 2028 | £40,000 |
| 17 | Azor Matusiwa | Ipswich Town | Midfielder | 28 | June 2029 | £30,000 |
| 18 | Jaïro Riedewald | Free Agent | Midfielder | 29 | June 2026 | £25,000 |
| 19 | Jahnoah Markelo | Coventry City | Forward | 23 | June 2030 | £11,000 |
| 20 | Robin Roefs | Sunderland | Goalkeeper | 24 | June 2027 | £8,000 |
| 21 | Milan van Ewijk | Coventry City | Defender | 25 | June 2027 | £3,000 |
| 22 | Sean Steur | Newcastle | Midfielder | 18 | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Netherlands footballer?
Xavi Simons is the highest-paid Netherlands footballer on Retained List, earning £195,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many Netherlands players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 22 senior Netherlands footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Netherlands players?
The 22 Netherlands players in our database earn a combined £1,438,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £74,776,000.
Which clubs employ the most Netherlands 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 Netherlands players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Netherlands 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.