Melker Ellborg is retained at Sunderland until June 2030. The 23-year-old goalkeeper earns £10,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Melker Ellborg
Current Club: Sunderland
🌍 Sweden
💰 Weekly Wage: £10,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Melker Ellborg earns 77.7% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Melker Ellborg is a Swedish goalkeeper who plays for Sunderland. Born in Kalmar on 22 May 2003, the 6ft 3in shot-stopper learned his trade in the academy of amateur side IFK Berga before moving into the Malmö FF system, where loan spells in the Swedish lower divisions, including a stint at Trelleborgs FF, sharpened his game. He made his Allsvenskan debut in May 2025 and broke through during that season, keeping five clean sheets across seven league appearances and at times pushing experienced international Robin Olsen onto the bench. That form earned a move to England: Sunderland completed his signing on 1 February 2026 for a fee reported at around £3 million, a record for a goalkeeper sold from the Allsvenskan. His contract runs until June 2030, and he is reported to earn a weekly wage of £10,000 as he looks to establish himself in English football.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Melker Ellborg's contract expire?
Melker Ellborg's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does Melker Ellborg earn per week?
Melker Ellborg earns approximately £10,000 per week.
Who does Melker Ellborg play for?
Melker Ellborg currently plays for Sunderland.
What position does Melker Ellborg play?
Melker Ellborg plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Melker Ellborg?
Melker Ellborg is 23 years old.
What is Melker Ellborg's annual salary?
Annualised, Melker Ellborg's basic salary is approximately £520,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £10,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Melker Ellborg sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Melker Ellborg can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on Melker Ellborg's contract?
Melker Ellborg has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Melker Ellborg's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Melker Ellborg earns roughly 22% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Melker Ellborg is paid 22% of the position average.
When was Melker Ellborg born?
Melker Ellborg was born on May 22, 2003, making the player 23 years old as of today.