Saudi Footballers
Retained List tracks 13 Saudi footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £200,652. Abdullah Al-Khaibari currently leads as the highest-paid Saudi player at £49,231/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullah Al-Khaibari | Al-Nassr | Midfielder | 30 | June 2029 | £49,231 |
| 2 | Ayman Yahya | Al-Nassr | Forward | 25 | June 2028 | £23,000 |
| 3 | Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem | Free Agent | Midfielder | 32 | August 2026 | £20,000 |
| 4 | Sultan Al-Ghannam | Al-Nassr | Defender | 32 | June 2028 | £19,615 |
| 5 | Mukhtar Ali | Free Agent | Midfielder | 28 | August 2024 | £19,180 |
| 6 | Khalid Al-Ghannam | Free Agent | Forward | 25 | August 2025 | £16,440 |
| 7 | Abdulrahman Ghareeb | Al-Nassr | Defender | 29 | June 2026 | £13,978 |
| 8 | Nawaf Buwashal | Al-Nassr | Defender | 26 | June 2027 | £13,462 |
| 9 | Ali Lajami | Free Agent | Defender | 30 | August 2025 | £10,000 |
| 10 | Sami Al-Najei | Al-Nassr | Midfielder | 29 | June 2028 | £9,318 |
| 11 | Mohammed Maran | Al-Nassr | Forward | 25 | June 2027 | £2,500 |
| 12 | Hamad Al Mansour | Free Agent | Defender | 33 | August 2024 | £2,000 |
| 13 | Mohammed Al Fateel | Free Agent | Defender | 34 | August 2025 | £1,928 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Saudi footballer?
Abdullah Al-Khaibari is the highest-paid Saudi footballer on Retained List, earning £49,231 per week at Al-Nassr.
How many Saudi players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 13 senior Saudi footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Saudi players?
The 13 Saudi players in our database earn a combined £200,652 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £10,433,904.
Which clubs employ the most Saudi 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 Saudi players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Saudi 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.