Steven Benda is retained at Nottingham Forest until June 2027. The 28-year-old goalkeeper earns £30,000 per week.

Verified August 25, 2026

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Steven Benda

Goalkeeper • 28 years old • #12

Current Club: Nottingham Forest

🌍 Germany

💰 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 28 years old
Jersey Number 12
Nationality Germany
Date of Birth April 21, 1998 (28 years old)
Height 195 cm (6'5")

Steven Benda earns 33.2% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →

About

Steven Benda is a German goalkeeper currently on the books at Fulham. Born in Stuttgart, he came through the youth ranks at 1. FC Heidenheim and TSV 1860 Munich before moving to England with Swansea City in August 2017. He gained valuable senior experience out on loan, helping Swindon Town clinch the League Two title in 2019/20 with 27 appearances across all competitions, and later spent time with Peterborough United. Standing 6 ft 4 in, the commanding shot-stopper completed a switch to Fulham in the summer of 2023, initially arriving as cover for compatriot Bernd Leno under manager Marco Silva. He has since featured in loan spells away from Craven Cottage to keep sharp. Benda is contracted at Fulham until June 2026 and is reported to earn in the region of £30,000 per week.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Steven Benda's contract expire?

Steven Benda's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.

How much does Steven Benda earn per week?

Steven Benda earns approximately £30,000 per week.

Who does Steven Benda play for?

Steven Benda currently plays for Nottingham Forest.

What position does Steven Benda play?

Steven Benda plays as a goalkeeper.

How old is Steven Benda?

Steven Benda is 28 years old.

What is Steven Benda's annual salary?

Annualised, Steven Benda'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 Steven Benda sign a pre-contract with another club?

Under FIFA rules Steven Benda 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 Steven Benda's contract?

Steven Benda 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 Steven Benda's wage compare to other goalkeepers?

Steven Benda earns roughly 67% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Steven Benda is paid 67% of the position average.

When was Steven Benda born?

Steven Benda was born on April 21, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.