Scottish Footballers
Retained List tracks 15 Scottish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £457,400. John McGinn currently leads as the highest-paid Scottish player at £120,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McGinn | Aston Villa | Midfielder | 31 | June 2028 | £120,000 |
| 2 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth | Midfielder | 32 | June 2027 | £70,000 |
| 3 | Ryan Fraser | Free Agent | Midfielder | 32 | June 2025 | £63,000 |
| 4 | Aaron Hickey | Brentford | Defender | 24 | June 2028 | £38,000 |
| 5 | Angus Gunn | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 30 | June 2026 | £30,000 |
| 6 | Oli McBurnie | Hull City | Forward | 30 | June 2028 | £25,500 |
| 7 | Ross Stewart | Free Agent | Forward | 30 | June 2026 | £25,000 |
| 8 | John Fleck | Free Agent | Midfielder | 35 | June 2024 | £23,000 |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie | Free Agent | Forward | 30 | June 2024 | £22,000 |
| 10 | Scott McKenna | Free Agent | Defender | 29 | June 2024 | £20,000 |
| 11 | Kyle Joseph | Free Agent | Forward | 25 | June 2028 | £10,200 |
| 12 | Allan Campbell | Free Agent | Midfielder | 28 | June 2024 | £8,500 |
| 13 | Louis Jackson | Free Agent | Defender | 21 | June 2025 | £1,600 |
| 14 | Malachi Sharpe | Free Agent | Defender | 20 | June 2025 | £600 |
| 15 | Nathan Patterson | Torino | Defender | 24 | June 2027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Scottish footballer?
John McGinn is the highest-paid Scottish footballer on Retained List, earning £120,000 per week at Aston Villa.
How many Scottish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 15 senior Scottish footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Scottish players?
The 15 Scottish players in our database earn a combined £457,400 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £23,784,800.
Which clubs employ the most Scottish 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 Scottish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Scottish 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.