Ukrainian Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Ukrainian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £215,462. Illya Zabarnyi currently leads as the highest-paid Ukrainian player at £88,462/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illya Zabarnyi | Paris Saint-Germain | Defender | 23 | June 2030 | £88,462 |
| 2 | Andriy Lunin | Real Madrid | Goalkeeper | 27 | June 2030 | £67,000 |
| 3 | Vitalii Mykolenko | Everton | Defender | 27 | June 2029 | £58,000 |
| 4 | Yegor Yarmolyuk | Brentford | Midfielder | 22 | June 2028 | £2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Ukrainian footballer?
Illya Zabarnyi is the highest-paid Ukrainian footballer on Retained List, earning £88,462 per week at Paris Saint-Germain.
How many Ukrainian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Ukrainian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Ukrainian players?
The 4 Ukrainian players in our database earn a combined £215,462 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £11,204,024.
Which clubs employ the most Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Ukrainian 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.