Sammie Szmodics is retained at Ipswich Town until June 2027. The 30-year-old midfielder earns £30,000 per week.

Verified August 25, 2026

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Sammie Szmodics

Midfielder • 30 years old • #5

Current Club: Ipswich Town

🌍 English

💰 Weekly Wage: £30,000/week

📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)

Under Contract

Contract and Personal Information

Contract Expiry June 30, 2027
Weekly Wage £30,000/week
Age 30 years old
Jersey Number 5
Nationality English
Date of Birth March 22, 1996 (30 years old)
Height 180 cm (5'11")

Sammie Szmodics earns 52.7% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →

About

Sammie Szmodics is an English-born forward and attacking midfielder who plays for Ipswich Town, having qualified through his heritage to represent the Republic of Ireland at international level, making his senior debut for them in 2023. He earned his move after a prolific 2023-24 campaign with Blackburn Rovers, finishing as the Championship’s top scorer with 27 league goals and claiming the division’s Golden Boot. That form convinced Ipswich to pay a reported fee of around £9 million to sign him on a four-year deal in August 2024, reuniting him with a club then competing in the Premier League. Earlier in his career he came through Colchester United and spent time at Bristol City and Peterborough United, building a reputation as a sharp, intelligent finisher and tireless runner between the lines. His contract at Portman Road runs until June 2027, with his reported weekly wage standing at £30,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Sammie Szmodics's contract expire?

Sammie Szmodics's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.

How much does Sammie Szmodics earn per week?

Sammie Szmodics earns approximately £30,000 per week.

Who does Sammie Szmodics play for?

Sammie Szmodics currently plays for Ipswich Town.

What position does Sammie Szmodics play?

Sammie Szmodics plays as a midfielder.

How old is Sammie Szmodics?

Sammie Szmodics is 30 years old.

What is Sammie Szmodics's annual salary?

Annualised, Sammie Szmodics's basic salary is approximately £1,560,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £30,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).

When can Sammie Szmodics sign a pre-contract with another club?

Under FIFA rules Sammie Szmodics 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 Sammie Szmodics's contract?

Sammie Szmodics 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 Sammie Szmodics's wage compare to other midfielders?

Sammie Szmodics earns roughly 47% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Sammie Szmodics is paid 47% of the position average.

When was Sammie Szmodics born?

Sammie Szmodics was born on March 22, 1996, making the player 30 years old as of today.