Ben Godfrey is retained at Free Agent until June 2028. The 28-year-old defender earns £68,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ben Godfrey
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 British/English
💰 Weekly Wage: £68,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Ben Godfrey earns 32.6% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Godfrey signed a five-year contract with Premier League team Everton on October 5, 2020, for an undisclosed cost, estimated by The Athletic to be an initial £20 million, potentially increasing to £25 million in add-ons.
The defender made his Premier League debut on October 17, coming on as a 31st-minute substitute after Séamus Coleman was injured in a Merseyside derby against Liverpool.
He was named Everton’s Young Player of the Season at the completion of his first season with the club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ben Godfrey's contract expire?
Ben Godfrey's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Ben Godfrey earn per week?
Ben Godfrey earns approximately £68,000 per week.
Who does Ben Godfrey play for?
Ben Godfrey currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Ben Godfrey play?
Ben Godfrey plays as a defender.
How old is Ben Godfrey?
Ben Godfrey is 28 years old.
What is Ben Godfrey's annual salary?
Annualised, Ben Godfrey's basic salary is approximately £3,536,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £68,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ben Godfrey sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ben Godfrey can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Ben Godfrey's contract?
Ben Godfrey has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Ben Godfrey's wage compare to other defenders?
Ben Godfrey earns roughly 1.33x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Ben Godfrey is paid 1.33x the position average.
When was Ben Godfrey born?
Ben Godfrey was born on January 15, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.