Liam Kitching is retained at Coventry City until June 2027. The 26-year-old defender earns £4,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Liam Kitching
Current Club: Coventry City
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £4,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Liam Kitching earns 92.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Liam Kitching is an English defender who plays for Coventry City. A versatile centre-back equally comfortable at left-back, he was born in Harrogate on 25 September 1999 and came through the Leeds United academy, signing professional terms in 2017 before a formative loan spell at Harrogate Town. He left Leeds for Forest Green Rovers in 2019, then moved to Barnsley in 2021, where he made 93 appearances and scored five goals across two seasons. Coventry City signed him from Barnsley on deadline day in 2023 for a fee reported around £4.5 million, and he quickly established himself as a defensive mainstay, racking up more than 100 appearances and featuring throughout the club’s promotion push. Now 26, Kitching is contracted to Coventry City until June 2027 and is reported to earn around £4,000 per week as he tackles his first taste of top-flight football.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Liam Kitching's contract expire?
Liam Kitching's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Liam Kitching earn per week?
Liam Kitching earns approximately £4,000 per week.
Who does Liam Kitching play for?
Liam Kitching currently plays for Coventry City.
What position does Liam Kitching play?
Liam Kitching plays as a defender.
How old is Liam Kitching?
Liam Kitching is 26 years old.
What is Liam Kitching's annual salary?
Annualised, Liam Kitching's basic salary is approximately £208,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £4,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Liam Kitching sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Liam Kitching 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 Liam Kitching's contract?
Liam Kitching 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 Liam Kitching's wage compare to other defenders?
Liam Kitching earns roughly 8% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Liam Kitching is paid 8% of the position average.
When was Liam Kitching born?
Liam Kitching was born on September 25, 1999, making the player 26 years old as of today.