Tahith Chong is retained at Sheffield United until August 2029. The 26-year-old midfielder earns £22,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Tahith Chong
Current Club: Sheffield United
🌍 Dutch
💰 Weekly Wage: £22,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires August 29, 2029 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Tahith Chong earns 65.3% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
On 4 July 2022, Freeman joined Luton Town following his release from Sheffield United.
Tahith Jose Girigorio Djorkaef Chong is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League team Luton Town as a winger.
Chong joined the Manchester United Academy at the age of 16 after graduating from the Feyenoord youth system. At United, he was named Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year and Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year. In 2019, he made his professional debut against Reading in the FA Cup. He joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan in August 2020, which was cut short in January 2021 to allow for a loan move to Club Brugge. He played the 2021-22 season on loan with Birmingham City before signing a four-year contract with the club in September 2022 and moving on to Luton Town in July 2023.
Chong appeared in over 40 games for the Netherlands national young teams, ranging from under-15 to under-21. He can also represent Curaçao at the international level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tahith Chong's contract expire?
Tahith Chong's current contract expires on August 29, 2029.
How much does Tahith Chong earn per week?
Tahith Chong earns approximately £22,000 per week.
Who does Tahith Chong play for?
Tahith Chong currently plays for Sheffield United.
What position does Tahith Chong play?
Tahith Chong plays as a midfielder.
How old is Tahith Chong?
Tahith Chong is 26 years old.
What is Tahith Chong's annual salary?
Annualised, Tahith Chong's basic salary is approximately £1,144,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £22,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Tahith Chong sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Tahith Chong can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from March 1, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on August 29, 2029.
How many months are left on Tahith Chong's contract?
Tahith Chong has approximately 37 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on August 29, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Tahith Chong's wage compare to other midfielders?
Tahith Chong earns roughly 35% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Tahith Chong is paid 35% of the position average.
When was Tahith Chong born?
Tahith Chong was born on December 4, 1999, making the player 26 years old as of today.