Akin Famewo is retained at Free Agent until June 2027. The 27-year-old defender earns £12,750 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Akin Famewo
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £12,750/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Akin Famewo earns 75.1% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Akin Famewo is an English defender currently playing for Hull City. A left-footed centre-back born in Lewisham in 1998, he came through at Luton Town before joining Norwich City in 2019, where he spent three seasons and gained Championship experience alongside loan spells at Grimsby Town, St Mirren and Charlton Athletic. In 2022 he moved to Sheffield Wednesday, making more than 70 appearances across three years at Hillsborough, though injury problems disrupted his final campaign there. Famewo arrived at Hull City in the summer of 2025 as a free agent after declining the offer of a new deal at Wednesday, signing a two-year contract that runs until June 2027, with the club reported to be paying him around £12,750 a week. Known for his composure and use of his left foot in possession, he adds defensive cover and ball-playing ability to the Tigers’ backline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Akin Famewo's contract expire?
Akin Famewo's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Akin Famewo earn per week?
Akin Famewo earns approximately £12,750 per week.
Who does Akin Famewo play for?
Akin Famewo currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Akin Famewo play?
Akin Famewo plays as a defender.
How old is Akin Famewo?
Akin Famewo is 27 years old.
What is Akin Famewo's annual salary?
Annualised, Akin Famewo's basic salary is approximately £663,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £12,750 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Akin Famewo sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Akin Famewo 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 Akin Famewo's contract?
Akin Famewo 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 Akin Famewo's wage compare to other defenders?
Akin Famewo earns roughly 25% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Akin Famewo is paid 25% of the position average.
When was Akin Famewo born?
Akin Famewo was born on November 9, 1998, making the player 27 years old as of today.