Northern Irish Footballers
Retained List tracks 10 Northern Irish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £118,250. Conor Bradley currently leads as the highest-paid Northern Irish player at £50,000/week.
Verified October 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 | Bailey Peacock-Farrell | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 29 | June 2024 | £17,000 |
| 5 | Trai Hume | Sunderland | Defender | 24 | June 2027 | £12,000 |
| 6 | Dermot Mee | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 23 | June 2025 | £1,400 |
| 7 | Chris Atherton | Ipswich Town | Forward | — | — | — |
| 8 | Justin Devenny | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 23 | June 2027 | — |
| 9 | Pierce Charles | Manchester City | Goalkeeper | — | June 2031 | — |
| 10 | Shea Charles | Fulham | Midfielder | 22 | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Northern Irish footballer?
Conor Bradley is the highest-paid Northern Irish footballer on Retained List, earning £50,000 per week at Liverpool.
How many Northern Irish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 10 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 10 Northern Irish players in our database earn a combined £118,250 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £6,149,000.
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.