John Ruddy is retained at Free Agent until June 2026. The 39-year-old goalkeeper earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
John Ruddy
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2026
Contract and Personal Information
John Ruddy earns 44.3% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
English goalkeeper who signed for Newcastle United in 2024 on a one-year deal following his contract expiry at Birmingham City. Made his England debut against Italy in August 2012, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-1 victory. Has 551 career appearances across 13 clubs including Premier League spells at Everton, Norwich City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Made 242 appearances for Norwich between 2010-2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does John Ruddy's contract expire?
John Ruddy's current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
How much does John Ruddy earn per week?
John Ruddy earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does John Ruddy play for?
John Ruddy currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does John Ruddy play?
John Ruddy plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is John Ruddy?
John Ruddy is 39 years old.
What is John Ruddy's annual salary?
Annualised, John Ruddy's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can John Ruddy sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules John Ruddy can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2025, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2026.
How many months are left on John Ruddy's contract?
John Ruddy has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2026. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does John Ruddy's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
John Ruddy earns roughly 56% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so John Ruddy is paid 56% of the position average.
When was John Ruddy born?
John Ruddy was born on October 24, 1986, making the player 39 years old as of today.