Welsh Footballers
Retained List tracks 25 Welsh footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £642,400. Ben Davies currently leads as the highest-paid Welsh player at £80,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Davies | Tottenham Hotspur | Defender | 33 | June 2026 | £80,000 |
| 2 | David Brooks | Bournemouth | Midfielder | 29 | June 2029 | £70,000 |
| 3 | Daniel James | Leeds United | Midfielder | 28 | June 2029 | £67,000 |
| 4 | Harry Wilson | Leeds United | Forward | 29 | June 2030 | £50,000 |
| 5 | Neco Williams | Nottingham Forest | Defender | 25 | June 2029 | £50,000 |
| 6 | Ethan Ampadu | Leeds United | Defender | 26 | June 2028 | £45,000 |
| 7 | Paul Dummett | Free Agent | Defender | 35 | June 2024 | £39,000 |
| 8 | Joe Rodon | Leeds United | Defender | 28 | June 2030 | £35,000 |
| 9 | Chris Mepham | Free Agent | Defender | 28 | June 2028 | £30,000 |
| 10 | Kieffer Moore | Free Agent | Forward | 34 | June 2028 | £30,000 |
| 11 | Ted Curd | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 22 | August 2026 | £30,000 |
| 12 | Connor Roberts | Burnley | Defender | 31 | June 2027 | £26,000 |
| 13 | Fin Stevens | Free Agent | Defender | 23 | July 2025 | £20,000 |
| 14 | Adam Davies | Sheffield United | Goalkeeper | 34 | June 2027 | £16,000 |
| 15 | Karl Darlow | Manchester United | Goalkeeper | 36 | June 2027 | £15,000 |
| 16 | Tom King | Everton | Goalkeeper | 31 | June 2027 | £15,000 |
| 17 | Wayne Hennessey | Free Agent | Goalkeeper | 39 | June 2024 | £15,000 |
| 18 | Tom Lockyer | Free Agent | Defender | 31 | June 2024 | £3,600 |
| 19 | Charlie Savage | Free Agent | Midfielder | 23 | June 2027 | £3,400 |
| 20 | Luke Harris | Fulham | Midfielder | 21 | June 2027 | £2,000 |
| 21 | Rhys Norrington-Davies | Sheffield United | Defender | 27 | June 2027 | £400 |
| 22 | Brennan Johnson | Everton | Forward | 25 | June 2030 | — |
| 23 | Lewis Koumas | Liverpool | Forward | 21 | June 2026 | — |
| 24 | Sorba Thomas | Hull City | Forward | 27 | June 2030 | — |
| 25 | Wes Burns | Leicester City | Midfielder | 32 | June 2027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Welsh footballer?
Ben Davies is the highest-paid Welsh footballer on Retained List, earning £80,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur.
How many Welsh players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 25 senior Welsh 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 players?
The 25 Welsh players in our database earn a combined £642,400 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £33,404,800.
Which clubs employ the most Welsh 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 players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Welsh 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.