Tim Akinola is retained at Free Agent until June 2026. The 25-year-old midfielder earns £600 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Tim Akinola
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 British, English
💰 Weekly Wage: £600/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2026
Contract and Personal Information
Tim Akinola earns 99.1% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Timothy Olaoluwa Akinola, officially known as Tim Akinola, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Chesterfield (on loan from Arsenal).
Akinola’s place of birth was in Lokoja, Nigeria. He played youth football with Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town before joining Arsenal in the summer of 2020.
Further, he is eligible to play for both Nigeria’s and England’s national football teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tim Akinola's contract expire?
Tim Akinola's current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
How much does Tim Akinola earn per week?
Tim Akinola earns approximately £600 per week.
Who does Tim Akinola play for?
Tim Akinola currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Tim Akinola play?
Tim Akinola plays as a midfielder.
How old is Tim Akinola?
Tim Akinola is 25 years old.
What is Tim Akinola's annual salary?
Annualised, Tim Akinola's basic salary is approximately £31,200 per year (gross weekly wage of £600 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Tim Akinola sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Tim Akinola can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2025, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2026.
How many months are left on Tim Akinola's contract?
Tim Akinola has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2026. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Tim Akinola's wage compare to other midfielders?
Tim Akinola earns roughly 1% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Tim Akinola is paid 1% of the position average.
When was Tim Akinola born?
Tim Akinola was born on May 8, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.