Aji Alese is retained at Sunderland until June 2027. The 25-year-old defender earns £8,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Aji Alese
Current Club: Sunderland
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £8,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Aji Alese earns 84.4% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Aji Alese is an English centre-back who joined West Ham United’s academy at age eight, signing his first professional contract in 2018. He gained experience through loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Cambridge United before joining Sunderland permanently in 2022. Born in London, Alese represented England at U16, U17, U18, U19, and U20 levels, showcasing his defensive capabilities throughout youth international football.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Aji Alese's contract expire?
Aji Alese's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Aji Alese earn per week?
Aji Alese earns approximately £8,000 per week.
Who does Aji Alese play for?
Aji Alese currently plays for Sunderland.
What position does Aji Alese play?
Aji Alese plays as a defender.
How old is Aji Alese?
Aji Alese is 25 years old.
What is Aji Alese's annual salary?
Annualised, Aji Alese's basic salary is approximately £416,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £8,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Aji Alese sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Aji Alese can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Aji Alese's contract?
Aji Alese has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Aji Alese's wage compare to other defenders?
Aji Alese earns roughly 16% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Aji Alese is paid 16% of the position average.
When was Aji Alese born?
Aji Alese was born on February 26, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.