Wales Footballers
Retained List tracks 5 Wales footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £162,000. Daniel James currently leads as the highest-paid Wales player at £67,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel James | Leeds United | Midfielder | 28 | June 2029 | £67,000 |
| 2 | Ethan Ampadu | Leeds United | Defender | 25 | June 2028 | £45,000 |
| 3 | Joe Rodon | Leeds United | Defender | 28 | June 2030 | £35,000 |
| 4 | Karl Darlow | Manchester United | Goalkeeper | 35 | June 2027 | £15,000 |
| 5 | Lewis Koumas | Liverpool | Forward | 20 | June 2026 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Wales footballer?
Daniel James is the highest-paid Wales footballer on Retained List, earning £67,000 per week at Leeds United.
How many Wales players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 5 senior Wales footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Wales players?
The 5 Wales players in our database earn a combined £162,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £8,424,000.
Which clubs employ the most Wales 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 Wales players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Wales 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.