Igor Julio is retained at West Ham United until June 2027. The 28-year-old defender earns £45,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Igor Julio
Current Club: West Ham United
🌍 Brazilian
💰 Weekly Wage: £45,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Igor Julio earns 12.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Igor Julio dos Santos de Paulo, also known as Igor Julio or simply Igor, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League team West Ham on loan Bfrom righton & Hove Albion as a centre-back.
Igor joined Red Bull Brasil’s youth setup from Portuguesa Santista. After impressing with the under-20 side, he travelled abroad in July 2016 to join Austrian Bundesliga side FC Red Bull Salzburg, where he was initially allocated to the reserve squad.
Igor made his professional debut for Liefering on 22 July 2016, starting in a 1-0 home win over SV Horn in the Austrian Football First League. After becoming a regular starter, he made his first team debut the following 28 May, playing the entire 90-minute game against SC Rheindorf Altach at home.
On May 26, 2017, Igor was promoted to Red Bull Salzburg’s senior squad. However, he continued to play primarily with the B-team. On January 7, 2018, he was loaned to Wolfsberger AC, another top-tier team, until June.
Igor transferred to FK Austria Wien on a season-long loan on July 2, 2018.
Igor signed a contract extension with Italian Serie A team SPAL on June 26, 2019.
Igor joined Fiorentina on a two-year loan with an option to buy on January 31, 2020.
Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed the signing of Igor on a four-year agreement on July 26, 2023, for a reported sum of €17 million.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Igor Julio's contract expire?
Igor Julio's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Igor Julio earn per week?
Igor Julio earns approximately £45,000 per week.
Who does Igor Julio play for?
Igor Julio currently plays for West Ham United.
What position does Igor Julio play?
Igor Julio plays as a defender.
How old is Igor Julio?
Igor Julio is 28 years old.
What is Igor Julio's annual salary?
Annualised, Igor Julio's basic salary is approximately £2,340,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £45,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Igor Julio sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Igor Julio 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 Igor Julio's contract?
Igor Julio 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 Igor Julio's wage compare to other defenders?
Igor Julio earns roughly 88% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Igor Julio is paid 88% of the position average.
When was Igor Julio born?
Igor Julio was born on February 7, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.