Ethan Finlay is retained at Free Agent until June 2025. The 36-year-old midfielder earns £8,173 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ethan Finlay
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 American
💰 Weekly Wage: £8,173/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2025
Contract and Personal Information
Ethan Finlay earns 87.1% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ethan Finlay is an American midfielder and veteran winger, currently a free agent after a long MLS career. Born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 6, 1990, he was selected 10th overall by Columbus Crew in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft and spent six seasons there, posting career highs of 12 goals and 13 assists in 2015 to earn MLS Best XI and All-Star honors. A 2017 trade took him to Minnesota United, where he made 95 appearances before signing with Austin FC as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season. Across his time in the league he tallied well over 50 goals, and he won three caps for the United States, debuting against Iceland in 2016. His most recent deal ran until June 2025, with a reported weekly wage of around £8,173, reflecting his standing as an experienced attacking option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ethan Finlay's contract expire?
Ethan Finlay's current contract expires on June 30, 2025.
How much does Ethan Finlay earn per week?
Ethan Finlay earns approximately £8,173 per week.
Who does Ethan Finlay play for?
Ethan Finlay currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Ethan Finlay play?
Ethan Finlay plays as a midfielder.
How old is Ethan Finlay?
Ethan Finlay is 36 years old.
What is Ethan Finlay's annual salary?
Annualised, Ethan Finlay's basic salary is approximately £424,996 per year (gross weekly wage of £8,173 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ethan Finlay sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ethan Finlay can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2024, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2025.
How many months are left on Ethan Finlay's contract?
Ethan Finlay has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2025. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Ethan Finlay's wage compare to other midfielders?
Ethan Finlay earns roughly 13% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Ethan Finlay is paid 13% of the position average.
When was Ethan Finlay born?
Ethan Finlay was born on August 6, 1990, making the player 36 years old as of today.