Rúben Neves is retained at Al-Hilal until June 2029. The 29-year-old midfielder earns £300,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Rúben Neves
Current Club: Al-Hilal
🌍 Portuguese
💰 Weekly Wage: £300,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Rúben Neves earns 373.1% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ruben Diogo da Silva Neves is a Portuguese professional footballer who now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal as well as the Portugal national team.
Neves began his career with Porto and made his first-team debut when he was 17 years old. In 2017, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers for a rumored cost of £15.8 million. He appeared in 253 games and scored 30 goals with them, helping them win the EFL Championship in his debut season. He signed with Al-Hilal in 2023 for a cost of £47 million.
Neves appeared in almost 60 games for Portugal’s national youth teams. At the age of 18, he earned his senior international debut for Portugal, and he was a member of their squad for Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rúben Neves's contract expire?
Rúben Neves's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Rúben Neves earn per week?
Rúben Neves earns approximately £300,000 per week.
Who does Rúben Neves play for?
Rúben Neves currently plays for Al-Hilal.
What position does Rúben Neves play?
Rúben Neves plays as a midfielder.
How old is Rúben Neves?
Rúben Neves is 29 years old.
What is Rúben Neves's annual salary?
Annualised, Rúben Neves's basic salary is approximately £15,600,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £300,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Rúben Neves sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Rúben Neves 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 Rúben Neves's contract?
Rúben Neves 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 Rúben Neves's wage compare to other midfielders?
Rúben Neves earns roughly 4.73x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Rúben Neves is paid 4.73x the position average.
When was Rúben Neves born?
Rúben Neves was born on March 13, 1997, making the player 29 years old as of today.