Luke Woolfenden is retained at Coventry City until June 2028. The 27-year-old defender earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Luke Woolfenden
Current Club: Coventry City
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Luke Woolfenden earns 51.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Luke Woolfenden is an England-born defender who plays for Coventry City. Born on 21 October 1998, he is a versatile central defender comfortable operating at right-back, and he built his reputation over the better part of a decade at Ipswich Town. A product of the Ipswich academy, Woolfenden broke into the first team in 2017 and, after early loan spells at Bromley and Swindon Town, became a fixture in the side, racking up more than 200 appearances. He was central to Ipswich’s remarkable back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League, featuring 41 times in each campaign. In September 2025, Coventry City secured his services in a reported deal worth around £4 million on transfer deadline day. The 27-year-old is contracted at Coventry until June 2028 and is reported to earn a weekly wage of £25,000, bringing top-flight experience and defensive composure to the Sky Blues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Luke Woolfenden's contract expire?
Luke Woolfenden's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Luke Woolfenden earn per week?
Luke Woolfenden earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does Luke Woolfenden play for?
Luke Woolfenden currently plays for Coventry City.
What position does Luke Woolfenden play?
Luke Woolfenden plays as a defender.
How old is Luke Woolfenden?
Luke Woolfenden is 27 years old.
What is Luke Woolfenden's annual salary?
Annualised, Luke Woolfenden's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Luke Woolfenden sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Luke Woolfenden 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 Luke Woolfenden's contract?
Luke Woolfenden 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 Luke Woolfenden's wage compare to other defenders?
Luke Woolfenden earns roughly 49% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Luke Woolfenden is paid 49% of the position average.
When was Luke Woolfenden born?
Luke Woolfenden was born on October 21, 1998, making the player 27 years old as of today.