Mats Wieffer is retained at Brighton until June 2029. The 26-year-old midfielder earns £60,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Mats Wieffer
Current Club: Brighton
🌍 Netherlands
💰 Weekly Wage: £60,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Mats Wieffer earns 5.4% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Mats Wieffer is a Dutch midfielder for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in 1999, he came through the FC Twente academy before two seasons at Excelsior earned him a move to Feyenoord in 2022. At Feyenoord he developed into a combative defensive midfielder, scoring nine goals and adding 11 assists across 79 appearances and helping the club lift the KNVB Cup, form that earned him a senior Netherlands debut in March 2023. In July 2024 Brighton signed him for a reported fee of around €30 million, then Feyenoord’s record outgoing transfer, and he made his Premier League debut against Everton, registering an assist in a 3-0 win. Known for his energetic, all-action style and progressive passing, Wieffer is contracted to Brighton until June 2029 and is reported to earn around £60,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mats Wieffer's contract expire?
Mats Wieffer's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Mats Wieffer earn per week?
Mats Wieffer earns approximately £60,000 per week.
Who does Mats Wieffer play for?
Mats Wieffer currently plays for Brighton.
What position does Mats Wieffer play?
Mats Wieffer plays as a midfielder.
How old is Mats Wieffer?
Mats Wieffer is 26 years old.
What is Mats Wieffer's annual salary?
Annualised, Mats Wieffer's basic salary is approximately £3,120,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £60,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Mats Wieffer sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Mats Wieffer can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Mats Wieffer's contract?
Mats Wieffer has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Mats Wieffer's wage compare to other midfielders?
Mats Wieffer earns roughly 95% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Mats Wieffer is paid 95% of the position average.
When was Mats Wieffer born?
Mats Wieffer was born on November 16, 1999, making the player 26 years old as of today.