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“Leeds United Wages Revealed: Who’s Earning the Big Bucks at Elland Road and Everything You Need to Know About Their Salary Secrets
What are the annual earnings of Leeds United players, and who takes home the most?
Leeds United, one of the most renowned clubs in English football, narrowly missed out on a Premier League spot after a loss to Southampton in the 2023-24 play-off final at Wembley.
However, they’ve quickly moved past that disappointment and are now once again competing for promotion.
This season, things are looking promising for manager Daniel Farke and his squad. With strong performances and effective management, the Whites are favorites to secure a return to the Premier League.
Financially, Leeds are one of the most robust clubs in England’s second division. Their wage bill reflects their ambition, featuring some of the highest-paid players in the league, many with valuable experience from top European clubs.
So, who earns the most at Elland Road this season, and who is the lowest-paid?
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers Illan Meslier, with nearly 200 appearances for Leeds, is one of the highest-paid goalkeepers alongside Karl Darlow. On the other hand, 32-year-old Alex Cairns is the lowest-paid of the three.
Defenders
Junior Firpo, a former Barcelona left-back, is the club’s highest-paid defender and has been vital in offensive play. Pascal Struijk, a long-serving member of the squad, is the second-highest earner in defense, followed by Wales’ Joe Rodon. Isaac Schmidt, 25, is the lowest-paid defender at Leeds.
Midfielders
Brenden Aaronson, the USMNT star, tops the list for midfielders, with Ethan Ampadu in second and Ao Tanaka in third. Joe Rothwell is the lowest-paid midfielder.
Attackers
Patrick Bamford, despite a long goal drought with his last official goal in April 2024, is the highest-paid attacker at the club.
Second is Manor Solomon, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, with fans perhaps questioning why Daniel James, a key figure in the team’s attack, doesn’t top the list.
Wilfried Gnonto and Largie Ramazani follow as the fourth and fifth-highest paid attackers. Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph, despite Piroe being the club’s leading goal scorer, share the lowest earnings among the forwards.
Top 5 highest-paid Leeds United players
Three of the top five highest-paid players are attackers: Bamford, Solomon, and James. Firpo and Struijk, both defenders, round out the top five.
Top 5 lowest-paid Leeds United players
Cairns and Rothwell, both over 30, are the two lowest-paid players at the club. Isaac Schmidt is next, followed by Gruev and Piroe, who share the final two spots with earnings just under a million pounds.
Total salary costs for Leeds United Leeds allocates over £14 million annually to their attackers, reflecting their significant investment in the forward line, where they have an abundance of talent.
