Chris Basham is retained at Free Agent until June 2024. The 38-year-old defender earns £22,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Chris Basham
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £22,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2024
Contract and Personal Information
Chris Basham earns 57.1% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Christopher Paul Basham is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Sheffield United as a defensive midfielder or centre defender. He is most recognised as a pioneer of the overlapping centre-back position (often on the right wing), which he established under Chris Wilder during the 2016-17 season.
He began his career as a junior with Newcastle United and went on to play for Bolton Wanderers, as well as loan spells at Stafford Rangers and Rochdale, before joining Blackpool in August 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chris Basham's contract expire?
Chris Basham's current contract expires on June 30, 2024.
How much does Chris Basham earn per week?
Chris Basham earns approximately £22,000 per week.
Who does Chris Basham play for?
Chris Basham currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Chris Basham play?
Chris Basham plays as a defender.
How old is Chris Basham?
Chris Basham is 38 years old.
What is Chris Basham's annual salary?
Annualised, Chris Basham's basic salary is approximately £1,144,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £22,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Chris Basham sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Chris Basham can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2023, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2024.
How many months are left on Chris Basham's contract?
Chris Basham has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2024. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Chris Basham's wage compare to other defenders?
Chris Basham earns roughly 43% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Chris Basham is paid 43% of the position average.
When was Chris Basham born?
Chris Basham was born on July 20, 1988, making the player 38 years old as of today.