Michael Obafemi is retained at Burnley until June 2027. The 26-year-old forward earns £130,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Michael Obafemi
Current Club: Burnley
🌍 Irish/Nigerian
💰 Weekly Wage: £130,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Michael Obafemi earns 50.6% above the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Michael Obafemi is an Irish-Nigerian forward on the books at Burnley. Born in Dublin in July 2000, he came through Southampton’s academy and made history as the Premier League’s youngest scorer at the time when he netted against Huddersfield Town aged 18. After 39 appearances for the Saints, he moved to Swansea City in 2021, where 15 goals in 52 games earned him a switch to Burnley, initially on loan in early 2023 before the deal was made permanent following the club’s promotion. A pacy, direct striker, he has since gathered first-team minutes through loan spells at Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, VfL Bochum and Blackpool. At international level he represents the Republic of Ireland, having made his senior debut against Denmark. Obafemi is contracted to Burnley until June 2027 and is reported to earn around £130,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Michael Obafemi's contract expire?
Michael Obafemi's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Michael Obafemi earn per week?
Michael Obafemi earns approximately £130,000 per week.
Who does Michael Obafemi play for?
Michael Obafemi currently plays for Burnley.
What position does Michael Obafemi play?
Michael Obafemi plays as a forward.
How old is Michael Obafemi?
Michael Obafemi is 26 years old.
What is Michael Obafemi's annual salary?
Annualised, Michael Obafemi's basic salary is approximately £6,760,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £130,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Michael Obafemi sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Michael Obafemi 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 Michael Obafemi's contract?
Michael Obafemi 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 Michael Obafemi's wage compare to other forwards?
Michael Obafemi earns roughly 1.51x the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Michael Obafemi is paid 1.51x the position average.
When was Michael Obafemi born?
Michael Obafemi was born on July 6, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.