Northern Ireland Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 Northern Ireland footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £99,850. Conor Bradley currently leads as the highest-paid Northern Ireland player at £50,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Bradley | Liverpool | Defender | 23 | June 2028 | £50,000 |
| 2 | Dan Ballard | Sunderland | Defender | 26 | June 2027 | £20,000 |
| 3 | Paddy McNair | Hull City | Defender | 31 | June 2027 | £17,850 |
| 4 | Trai Hume | Sunderland | Defender | 24 | June 2027 | £12,000 |
| 5 | Justin Devenny | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 22 | June 2027 | — |
| 6 | Pierce Charles | Manchester City | Goalkeeper | — | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Northern Ireland footballer?
Conor Bradley is the highest-paid Northern Ireland footballer on Retained List, earning £50,000 per week at Liverpool.
How many Northern Ireland players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior Northern Ireland footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Northern Ireland players?
The 6 Northern Ireland players in our database earn a combined £99,850 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,192,200.
Which clubs employ the most Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Northern Ireland 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.