Sweden Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 Sweden footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £333,000. Viktor Gyökeres currently leads as the highest-paid Sweden player at £250,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | Forward | 28 | June 2030 | £250,000 |
| 2 | Jens Cajuste | Free Agent | Midfielder | 27 | June 2029 | £35,000 |
| 3 | Gabriel Gudmundsson | Leeds United | Defender | 27 | June 2029 | £30,000 |
| 4 | Melker Ellborg | Sunderland | Goalkeeper | 23 | June 2030 | £10,000 |
| 5 | Oliver Dovin | Coventry City | Goalkeeper | 24 | June 2028 | £8,000 |
| 6 | Jonah Kusi-Asare | Fulham | Forward | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Sweden footballer?
Viktor Gyökeres is the highest-paid Sweden footballer on Retained List, earning £250,000 per week at Arsenal.
How many Sweden players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior Sweden footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Sweden players?
The 6 Sweden players in our database earn a combined £333,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £17,316,000.
Which clubs employ the most Sweden 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 Sweden players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Sweden 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.