Scottish Footballers
Retained List tracks 9 Scottish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £235,100. Ryan Christie currently leads as the highest-paid Scottish player at £70,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth | Midfielder | 32 | June 2027 | £70,000 |
| 2 | Aaron Hickey | Brentford | Defender | 24 | June 2028 | £38,000 |
| 3 | Nathan Patterson | Everton | Defender | 24 | June 2027 | £28,000 |
| 4 | Ross Stewart | Free Agent | Forward | 30 | June 2026 | £25,000 |
| 5 | John Fleck | Free Agent | Midfielder | 35 | June 2024 | £23,000 |
| 6 | Oliver McBurnie | Free Agent | Forward | 30 | June 2024 | £22,000 |
| 7 | Scott McKenna | Free Agent | Defender | 29 | June 2024 | £20,000 |
| 8 | Allan Campbell | Free Agent | Midfielder | 28 | June 2024 | £8,500 |
| 9 | Malachi Sharpe | Free Agent | Defender | 20 | June 2025 | £600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Scottish footballer?
Ryan Christie is the highest-paid Scottish footballer on Retained List, earning £70,000 per week at Bournemouth.
How many Scottish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 9 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 9 Scottish players in our database earn a combined £235,100 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £12,225,200.
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.