Swedish Footballers
Retained List tracks 7 Swedish footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £335,000. Alexander Isak currently leads as the highest-paid Swedish player at £120,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Isak | Liverpool | Forward | 26 | June 2028 | £120,000 |
| 2 | Victor Lindelof | Aston Villa | Defender | 32 | June 2027 | £120,000 |
| 3 | Hjalmar Ekdal | Burnley | Defender | 27 | June 2027 | £37,000 |
| 4 | Anthony Elanga | Nottingham Forest | Forward | 24 | June 2028 | £25,000 |
| 5 | Lucas Bergvall | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 21 | June 2031 | £25,000 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayari | Brighton | Midfielder | 22 | July 2027 | £8,000 |
| 7 | Elliot Stroud | Hull City | Midfielder | — | June 2030 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Swedish footballer?
Alexander Isak is the highest-paid Swedish footballer on Retained List, earning £120,000 per week at Liverpool.
How many Swedish players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 7 senior Swedish footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Swedish players?
The 7 Swedish players in our database earn a combined £335,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £17,420,000.
Which clubs employ the most Swedish 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 Swedish players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Swedish 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.