Swiss Footballers
Retained List tracks 7 Swiss footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £366,539. Manuel Akanji currently leads as the highest-paid Swiss player at £180,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Akanji | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | June 2027 | £180,000 |
| 2 | Kevin Mbabu | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | July 2025 | £70,001 |
| 3 | Fabian Schär | Newcastle | Defender | 34 | June 2027 | £47,000 |
| 4 | Remo Freuler | Free Agent | Midfielder | 34 | June 2025 | £43,000 |
| 5 | Andi Zeqiri | Free Agent | Forward | 27 | July 2024 | £26,538 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambi | Aston Villa | Midfielder | — | — | — |
| 7 | Nico Elvedi | Leeds United | Defender | 29 | 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 Free Agent.
How many Swiss players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 7 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 7 Swiss players in our database earn a combined £366,539 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £19,060,028.
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.