Leon Bailey is retained at Aston Villa until June 2027. The 29-year-old midfielder earns £100,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Leon Bailey
Current Club: Aston Villa
🌍 Jamaican
💰 Weekly Wage: £100,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Leon Bailey earns 57.7% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Leon Patrick Bailey is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Jamaica national team. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
He began his career playing for the Phoenix All-Star Academy, which was run by Craig Butler, his adopted father.
Bailey joined Aston Villa from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Leon Bailey's contract expire?
Leon Bailey's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Leon Bailey earn per week?
Leon Bailey earns approximately £100,000 per week.
Who does Leon Bailey play for?
Leon Bailey currently plays for Aston Villa.
What position does Leon Bailey play?
Leon Bailey plays as a midfielder.
How old is Leon Bailey?
Leon Bailey is 29 years old.
What is Leon Bailey's annual salary?
Annualised, Leon Bailey's basic salary is approximately £5,200,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £100,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Leon Bailey sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Leon Bailey 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 Leon Bailey's contract?
Leon Bailey 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 Leon Bailey's wage compare to other midfielders?
Leon Bailey earns roughly 1.58x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Leon Bailey is paid 1.58x the position average.
When was Leon Bailey born?
Leon Bailey was born on August 9, 1997, making the player 29 years old as of today.