Lewis Dunk is retained at Brighton until June 2027. The 34-year-old defender earns £80,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Lewis Dunk
Current Club: Brighton
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £80,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Lewis Dunk earns 56.0% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Lewis Dunk, who joined the team in 2003, is a graduate of the Brighton and Hove Albion centre of excellence and scholarship programmes.
Since making his professional debut against MK Dons in the season’s final game in 2009–10, the club captain has played more than 400 times for the Seagulls.
That year, Dunk served as captain of the club’s youth team. He later made an impression on Albion’s reserve team and made eight extra first-team appearances in 2010–11.
In the 2021/22 season, Lewis captained Albion to the club’s highest-ever Premier League finish (ninth), and then he led the club to a sixth-place finish the next season, helping us qualify for European competition for the first time in the club’s history.
Due to his performance, Dunk was called up to the England team in June 2023 for games against North Macedonia and Malta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Lewis Dunk's contract expire?
Lewis Dunk's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Lewis Dunk earn per week?
Lewis Dunk earns approximately £80,000 per week.
Who does Lewis Dunk play for?
Lewis Dunk currently plays for Brighton.
What position does Lewis Dunk play?
Lewis Dunk plays as a defender.
How old is Lewis Dunk?
Lewis Dunk is 34 years old.
What is Lewis Dunk's annual salary?
Annualised, Lewis Dunk's basic salary is approximately £4,160,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £80,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Lewis Dunk sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Lewis Dunk 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 Lewis Dunk's contract?
Lewis Dunk 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 Lewis Dunk's wage compare to other defenders?
Lewis Dunk earns roughly 1.56x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Lewis Dunk is paid 1.56x the position average.
When was Lewis Dunk born?
Lewis Dunk was born on November 21, 1991, making the player 34 years old as of today.