Portuguese Footballers
Retained List tracks 21 Portuguese footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £5,952,947. Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads as the highest-paid Portuguese player at £4,007,692/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | Forward | 41 | June 2027 | £4,007,692 |
| 2 | Rúben Neves | Al-Hilal | Midfielder | 29 | June 2029 | £300,000 |
| 3 | João Cancelo | Al-Hilal | Defender | 32 | June 2027 | £250,000 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | Midfielder | 31 | June 2028 | £240,000 |
| 5 | Rúben Dias | Manchester City | Defender | 29 | August 2029 | £180,000 |
| 6 | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain | Defender | 24 | June 2029 | £173,077 |
| 7 | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain | Midfielder | 26 | June 2029 | £173,077 |
| 8 | Matheus Nunes | Manchester City | Midfielder | 27 | June 2028 | £120,000 |
| 9 | João Palhinha | Fulham | Midfielder | 31 | June 2028 | £110,000 |
| 10 | Diogo Dalot | Manchester United | Defender | 27 | June 2028 | £85,000 |
| 11 | Beto | Everton | Forward | 30 | June 2027 | £65,000 |
| 12 | Daniel Podence | Free Agent | Midfielder | 30 | June 2027 | £60,000 |
| 13 | Pedro Neto | Chelsea | Forward | 26 | June 2027 | £50,000 |
| 14 | Fábio Vieira | Free Agent | Midfielder | 26 | June 2027 | £45,000 |
| 15 | Bruno Jordão | Free Agent | Midfielder | 27 | June 2026 | £42,000 |
| 16 | Youssef Chermiti | Free Agent | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | £35,000 |
| 17 | Toti | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Defender | 27 | June 2027 | £10,000 |
| 18 | João Virgínia | Everton | Goalkeeper | 26 | June 2028 | £6,101 |
| 19 | Adler Nascimento | Crystal Palace | Forward | 21 | June 2027 | £1,000 |
| 20 | Antonio Silva | Bournemouth | Defender | 22 | — | — |
| 21 | Rodrigo Rego | Brighton | Forward | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Portuguese footballer?
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid Portuguese footballer on Retained List, earning £4,007,692 per week at Al-Nassr.
How many Portuguese players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 21 senior Portuguese footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Portuguese players?
The 21 Portuguese players in our database earn a combined £5,952,947 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £309,553,244.
Which clubs employ the most Portuguese 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 Portuguese players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Portuguese 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.