Josh Wilson-Esbrand is retained at Free Agent until June 2027. The 23-year-old defender earns £7,100 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Josh Wilson-Esbrand
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 British
💰 Weekly Wage: £7,100/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 11, 2027 (8 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Josh Wilson-Esbrand earns 86.2% below the average defender wage of £51,446/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Josh Wilson-Esbrand is a British defender, an attacking left-back currently without a club after his most recent spell came to a close. Born in Hackney on 26 December 2002, he joined Manchester City’s academy from West Ham United in 2019 and rose through the Elite Development Squad, helping win the Premier League 2 title before making his senior debut in a 6-1 Carabao Cup rout of Wycombe Wanderers in September 2021. Capable, energetic and comfortable surging forward down the flank, he built his experience through a series of loans, including a Championship spell at Coventry City, a season in Ligue 1 with Stade de Reims, and further stints at Cardiff City and Stoke City. An England youth international, he also tasted European football with City in the Champions League. The 23-year-old is contracted until June 2027 and is reported to earn around £7,100 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Josh Wilson-Esbrand's contract expire?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand's current contract expires on June 11, 2027.
How much does Josh Wilson-Esbrand earn per week?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand earns approximately £7,100 per week.
Who does Josh Wilson-Esbrand play for?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Josh Wilson-Esbrand play?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand plays as a defender.
How old is Josh Wilson-Esbrand?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand is 23 years old.
What is Josh Wilson-Esbrand's annual salary?
Annualised, Josh Wilson-Esbrand's basic salary is approximately £369,200 per year (gross weekly wage of £7,100 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Josh Wilson-Esbrand sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Josh Wilson-Esbrand can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 11, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 11, 2027.
How many months are left on Josh Wilson-Esbrand's contract?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand has approximately 8 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 11, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Josh Wilson-Esbrand's wage compare to other defenders?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand earns roughly 14% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,446 per week, so Josh Wilson-Esbrand is paid 14% of the position average.
When was Josh Wilson-Esbrand born?
Josh Wilson-Esbrand was born on December 26, 2002, making the player 23 years old as of today.