Leo Hjelde is retained at Free Agent until June 2028. The 23-year-old defender earns £10,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Leo Hjelde
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 Norway
💰 Weekly Wage: £10,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Leo Hjelde earns 80.5% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Norwegian defender capable of playing left-back or centre-back. Son of former Nottingham Forest defender Jon Olav Hjelde. Signed professionally with Celtic at age 15 before joining Leeds United in August 2021 on a four-year deal. Made his Premier League debut against West Ham in January 2022, becoming the youngest Norwegian to play in the Premier League. Joined Sunderland in January 2024 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Leo Hjelde's contract expire?
Leo Hjelde's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Leo Hjelde earn per week?
Leo Hjelde earns approximately £10,000 per week.
Who does Leo Hjelde play for?
Leo Hjelde currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Leo Hjelde play?
Leo Hjelde plays as a defender.
How old is Leo Hjelde?
Leo Hjelde is 23 years old.
What is Leo Hjelde's annual salary?
Annualised, Leo Hjelde's basic salary is approximately £520,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £10,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Leo Hjelde sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Leo Hjelde can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Leo Hjelde's contract?
Leo Hjelde has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Leo Hjelde's wage compare to other defenders?
Leo Hjelde earns roughly 20% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Leo Hjelde is paid 20% of the position average.
When was Leo Hjelde born?
Leo Hjelde was born on August 19, 2003, making the player 23 years old as of today.