Norwegian Footballers
Retained List tracks 12 Norwegian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £1,060,800. Erling Haaland currently leads as the highest-paid Norwegian player at £525,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Forward | 26 | June 2034 | £525,000 |
| 2 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | Midfielder | 27 | June 2028 | £240,000 |
| 3 | Sander Berge | Fulham | Midfielder | 28 | June 2027 | £95,000 |
| 4 | Jørgen Strand Larsen | Crystal Palace | Forward | 26 | June 2030 | £55,000 |
| 5 | Kristoffer Ajer | Brentford | Defender | 28 | June 2028 | £45,000 |
| 6 | Joshua King | Free Agent | Forward | 34 | June 2025 | £40,000 |
| 7 | Sindre Walle Egeli | Ipswich Town | Forward | 20 | June 2030 | £15,000 |
| 8 | Sverre Nypan | Manchester City | Midfielder | 19 | June 2030 | £15,000 |
| 9 | Isak Hansen-Aarøen | Free Agent | Midfielder | 22 | June 2027 | £14,000 |
| 10 | Leo Hjelde | Free Agent | Defender | 23 | June 2028 | £10,000 |
| 11 | Oscar Bobb | Fulham | Midfielder | 23 | June 2031 | £6,800 |
| 12 | Jens Hjerto-Dahl | Hull City | Midfielder | — | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Norwegian footballer?
Erling Haaland is the highest-paid Norwegian footballer on Retained List, earning £525,000 per week at Manchester City.
How many Norwegian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 12 senior Norwegian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Norwegian players?
The 12 Norwegian players in our database earn a combined £1,060,800 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £55,161,600.
Which clubs employ the most Norwegian 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 Norwegian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Norwegian 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.