Uruguayan Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Uruguayan footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £363,069. Ronald Araújo currently leads as the highest-paid Uruguayan player at £230,769/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Araújo | Liverpool | Defender | 27 | June 2031 | £230,769 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 29 | June 2028 | £75,000 |
| 3 | Carlos Alcaraz | Everton | Midfielder | 24 | June 2028 | £50,000 |
| 4 | Facundo Pellistri | Free Agent | Forward | 24 | June 2028 | £7,300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Uruguayan footballer?
Ronald Araújo is the highest-paid Uruguayan footballer on Retained List, earning £230,769 per week at Liverpool.
How many Uruguayan players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Uruguayan footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Uruguayan players?
The 4 Uruguayan players in our database earn a combined £363,069 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £18,879,588.
Which clubs employ the most Uruguayan 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 Uruguayan players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Uruguayan 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.