Swiss Footballers
Retained List tracks 11 Swiss footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £581,539. Manuel Akanji currently leads as the highest-paid Swiss player at £180,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Akanji | Inter Milan | Defender | 31 | June 2027 | £180,000 |
| 2 | Granit Xhaka | Sunderland | Midfielder | 34 | June 2027 | £100,000 |
| 3 | Kevin Mbabu | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | July 2025 | £70,001 |
| 4 | Noah Okafor | Leeds United | Forward | 26 | June 2029 | £55,000 |
| 5 | Fabian Schär | Newcastle | Defender | 34 | June 2027 | £47,000 |
| 6 | Remo Freuler | Free Agent | Midfielder | 34 | June 2025 | £43,000 |
| 7 | Dan Ndoye | Nottingham Forest | Midfielder | 26 | June 2028 | £40,000 |
| 8 | Andi Zeqiri | Free Agent | Forward | 27 | July 2024 | £26,538 |
| 9 | Zeki Amdouni | Burnley | Forward | 25 | June 2028 | £20,000 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambi | Aston Villa | Midfielder | — | — | — |
| 11 | Nico Elvedi | Leeds United | Defender | 30 | June 2029 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Swiss footballer?
Manuel Akanji is the highest-paid Swiss footballer on Retained List, earning £180,000 per week at Inter Milan.
How many Swiss players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 11 senior Swiss footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Swiss players?
The 11 Swiss players in our database earn a combined £581,539 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £30,240,028.
Which clubs employ the most Swiss 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 Swiss players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Swiss 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.