Matai Akinmboni is retained at Bournemouth until June 2028. The 19-year-old defender earns £20,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Matai Akinmboni
Current Club: Bournemouth
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £20,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Matai Akinmboni earns 61.0% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
American defender who became MLS’s third-youngest debutant at 15 years and 328 days with D.C. United in 2022. Born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, he caught former manager Wayne Rooney’s attention before joining Premier League side Bournemouth in January 2025 for up to $2.5 million. Represents United States at youth international level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Matai Akinmboni's contract expire?
Matai Akinmboni's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Matai Akinmboni earn per week?
Matai Akinmboni earns approximately £20,000 per week.
Who does Matai Akinmboni play for?
Matai Akinmboni currently plays for Bournemouth.
What position does Matai Akinmboni play?
Matai Akinmboni plays as a defender.
How old is Matai Akinmboni?
Matai Akinmboni is 19 years old.
What is Matai Akinmboni's annual salary?
Annualised, Matai Akinmboni's basic salary is approximately £1,040,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £20,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Matai Akinmboni sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Matai Akinmboni 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 Matai Akinmboni's contract?
Matai Akinmboni 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 Matai Akinmboni's wage compare to other defenders?
Matai Akinmboni earns roughly 39% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Matai Akinmboni is paid 39% of the position average.
When was Matai Akinmboni born?
Matai Akinmboni was born on September 22, 2006, making the player 19 years old as of today.