James Justin is retained at Leeds United until June 2029. The 28-year-old defender earns £35,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
James Justin
Current Club: Leeds United
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £35,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
James Justin earns 31.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
James Justin is an England international defender who plies his trade for Leeds United, having joined the Premier League club from Leicester City in the summer of 2025 in a deal worth around £10 million. A versatile full-back equally at home on the right or the left, the Luton-born Justin came through the academy at his hometown club Luton Town, where he featured prominently in their 2018-19 League One title triumph before earning a club-record move to Leicester in 2019. His time at the King Power Stadium brought genuine silverware: he lifted the FA Cup in 2021 and helped the Foxes reclaim the Championship crown in 2024, racking up 169 appearances and 11 goals along the way. Justin won his solitary senior England cap in 2022 against Hungary in the Nations League. He is contracted to Leeds United until June 2029 and reportedly earns around £35,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does James Justin's contract expire?
James Justin's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does James Justin earn per week?
James Justin earns approximately £35,000 per week.
Who does James Justin play for?
James Justin currently plays for Leeds United.
What position does James Justin play?
James Justin plays as a defender.
How old is James Justin?
James Justin is 28 years old.
What is James Justin's annual salary?
Annualised, James Justin's basic salary is approximately £1,820,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £35,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can James Justin sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules James Justin 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 James Justin's contract?
James Justin 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 James Justin's wage compare to other defenders?
James Justin earns roughly 68% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so James Justin is paid 68% of the position average.
When was James Justin born?
James Justin was born on February 23, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.