Caleb Okoli is retained at Leicester City until June 2029. The 26-year-old defender earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Caleb Okoli
Current Club: Leicester City
🌍 Italy
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Caleb Okoli earns 51.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Caleb Okoli is an Italian defender who plays for Leicester City. A commanding centre-back who stands 6ft 3in, he is valued for his aerial dominance and physical presence at the heart of a back line. Okoli came through the youth ranks at Atalanta, where he made his Serie A debut in 2022 and gained further senior experience during loan spells at Cremonese and Frosinone, the latter yielding 37 appearances across all competitions. He joined Leicester from Atalanta in the summer of 2024 and marked his first season in England with his maiden Premier League goal, a header in a 2-2 draw at Brighton in April 2025. Capped by Italy from under-19 through to under-21 level, he started every match of the 2023 European Under-21 Championship. Okoli is contracted to Leicester until June 2029 and is reported to earn around £25,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Caleb Okoli's contract expire?
Caleb Okoli's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Caleb Okoli earn per week?
Caleb Okoli earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does Caleb Okoli play for?
Caleb Okoli currently plays for Leicester City.
What position does Caleb Okoli play?
Caleb Okoli plays as a defender.
How old is Caleb Okoli?
Caleb Okoli is 26 years old.
What is Caleb Okoli's annual salary?
Annualised, Caleb Okoli's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Caleb Okoli sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Caleb Okoli can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Caleb Okoli's contract?
Caleb Okoli has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Caleb Okoli's wage compare to other defenders?
Caleb Okoli earns roughly 49% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Caleb Okoli is paid 49% of the position average.
When was Caleb Okoli born?
Caleb Okoli was born on June 22, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.