Nigerian/British Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 Nigerian/British footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £100,000. Alex Iwobi currently leads as the highest-paid Nigerian/British player at £100,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Iwobi | Fulham | Midfielder | 30 | June 2028 | £100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Nigerian/British footballer?
Alex Iwobi is the highest-paid Nigerian/British footballer on Retained List, earning £100,000 per week at Fulham.
How many Nigerian/British players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior Nigerian/British footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Nigerian/British players?
The 1 Nigerian/British players in our database earn a combined £100,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,200,000.
Which clubs employ the most Nigerian/British 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 Nigerian/British players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Nigerian/British 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.