Welsh/British Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 Welsh/British footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £80,000. Ben Davies currently leads as the highest-paid Welsh/British player at £80,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Davies | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 33 | June 2026 | £80,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Welsh/British footballer?
Ben Davies is the highest-paid Welsh/British footballer on Retained List, earning £80,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many Welsh/British players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior Welsh/British footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Welsh/British players?
The 1 Welsh/British players in our database earn a combined £80,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £4,160,000.
Which clubs employ the most Welsh/British 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 Welsh/British players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Welsh/British 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.