Northern Irish Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Northern Irish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £18,400. Bailey Peacock-Farrell currently leads as the highest-paid Northern Irish player at £17,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey Peacock-Farrell | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 29 | June 2024 | £17,000 |
| 2 | Dermot Mee | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 23 | June 2025 | £1,400 |
| 3 | Chris Atherton | Ipswich Town | Forward | — | — | — |
| 4 | Shea Charles | Fulham | Midfielder | 22 | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Northern Irish footballer?
Bailey Peacock-Farrell is the highest-paid Northern Irish footballer on Retained List, earning £17,000 per week at Free Agent.
How many Northern Irish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Northern Irish 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 Irish players?
The 4 Northern Irish players in our database earn a combined £18,400 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £956,800.
Which clubs employ the most Northern Irish 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 Irish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Northern Irish 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.