Portugal Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 Portugal footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £240,000. Fabio Carvalho currently leads as the highest-paid Portugal player at £55,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Carvalho | Brentford | Forward | 23 | June 2029 | £55,000 |
| 2 | Costinha | Brighton | Defender | 26 | June 2031 | £40,000 |
| 3 | Dário Essugo | Chelsea | Midfielder | 21 | June 2033 | £40,000 |
| 4 | Geovany Quenda | Chelsea | Forward | 19 | June 2033 | £40,000 |
| 5 | Jota Silva | Nottingham Forest | Forward | 27 | June 2030 | £35,000 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Gomes | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Midfielder | 22 | June 2029 | £30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Portugal footballer?
Fabio Carvalho is the highest-paid Portugal footballer on Retained List, earning £55,000 per week at Brentford.
How many Portugal players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior Portugal footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Portugal players?
The 6 Portugal players in our database earn a combined £240,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £12,480,000.
Which clubs employ the most Portugal 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 Portugal players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Portugal 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.