John Egan is retained at Hull City until June 2027. The 33-year-old defender earns £15,300 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
John Egan
Current Club: Hull City
🌍 Ireland
💰 Weekly Wage: £15,300/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
John Egan earns 70.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
John Egan is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Sheffield United as well as the Republic of Ireland national team.
He began his career at Sunderland and had loan spells at Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Bradford City, and Southend United before being released by the Wearside club without making a first-team appearance. He joined Gillingham in July 2014 and was crowned Player of the Year in his first season, as well as a member of the League One PFA Team of the Year in his second. He joined Brentford in July 2016, where he was captain in his second season. He returned to Sheffield United in July 2018 and was part of the club that was promoted to the Premier League.
Egan has represented the Republic of Ireland at the under-17, under-19, and under-21 levels. He made his senior team debut in March 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does John Egan's contract expire?
John Egan's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does John Egan earn per week?
John Egan earns approximately £15,300 per week.
Who does John Egan play for?
John Egan currently plays for Hull City.
What position does John Egan play?
John Egan plays as a defender.
How old is John Egan?
John Egan is 33 years old.
What is John Egan's annual salary?
Annualised, John Egan's basic salary is approximately £795,600 per year (gross weekly wage of £15,300 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can John Egan sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules John Egan 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 John Egan's contract?
John Egan 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 John Egan's wage compare to other defenders?
John Egan earns roughly 30% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so John Egan is paid 30% of the position average.
When was John Egan born?
John Egan was born on October 20, 1992, making the player 33 years old as of today.