Welsh/English Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 Welsh/English footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £15,000. Tom King currently leads as the highest-paid Welsh/English player at £15,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom King | Everton | Goalkeeper | 31 | June 2027 | £15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Welsh/English footballer?
Tom King is the highest-paid Welsh/English footballer on Retained List, earning £15,000 per week at Everton.
How many Welsh/English players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior Welsh/English 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/English players?
The 1 Welsh/English players in our database earn a combined £15,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £780,000.
Which clubs employ the most Welsh/English 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/English players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Welsh/English 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.