Hjalmar Ekdal is retained at Burnley until June 2027. The 27-year-old defender earns £37,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Hjalmar Ekdal
Current Club: Burnley
🌍 Swedish
💰 Weekly Wage: £37,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Hjalmar Ekdal earns 27.8% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Hjalmar Ekdal is a Swedish defender who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Burnley. Born in Stockholm in October 1998, he came through Swedish football with Hammarby before joining Djurgårdens IF in January 2021. Vincent Kompany brought him to Turf Moor in January 2023 for a reported £3.2 million on a four-and-a-half-year deal, and he made an immediate mark, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win over Norwich City as Burnley stormed to the Championship title with 101 points. A full Sweden international, Ekdal is a composed, ball-playing defender comfortable building from the back. Game time grew scarce under later managers, and he spent part of 2025 on loan at Groningen in the Netherlands. His current contract at Burnley runs until June 2027, with his reported weekly wage standing at around £37,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hjalmar Ekdal's contract expire?
Hjalmar Ekdal's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Hjalmar Ekdal earn per week?
Hjalmar Ekdal earns approximately £37,000 per week.
Who does Hjalmar Ekdal play for?
Hjalmar Ekdal currently plays for Burnley.
What position does Hjalmar Ekdal play?
Hjalmar Ekdal plays as a defender.
How old is Hjalmar Ekdal?
Hjalmar Ekdal is 27 years old.
What is Hjalmar Ekdal's annual salary?
Annualised, Hjalmar Ekdal's basic salary is approximately £1,924,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £37,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Hjalmar Ekdal sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Hjalmar Ekdal 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 Hjalmar Ekdal's contract?
Hjalmar Ekdal 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 Hjalmar Ekdal's wage compare to other defenders?
Hjalmar Ekdal earns roughly 72% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Hjalmar Ekdal is paid 72% of the position average.
When was Hjalmar Ekdal born?
Hjalmar Ekdal was born on October 21, 1998, making the player 27 years old as of today.