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Aston Villa Salaries 2025/26

Premier League
Top Earner: M. Rogers (€9.0M)
Lowest Earner: O. Zych (€210K)
M. Rogers
Top Earner
O. Zych
Lowest Earner

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Two Right-Backs Cost Less Than One Centre-Back

The combined annual salaries of the club's two right-backs, Matty Cash (€6.0M) and Kosta Nedeljković (€600K), total €6.6M. This is less than the individual salary of centre-back Victor Lindelöf, who earns €7.2M.

Two 23-Year-Olds at Wage Extremes

The club's wage structure shows a stark contrast among players of the same age. 23-year-old Attacking Midfielder Morgan Rogers is a joint-top earner at €9.0M, while 23-year-old Left Winger Lewis Dobbin earns one of the squad's lowest salaries at €450K.

Defender, Midfielder, Forward Share Salary

Three players from completely different areas of the pitch share the exact same €4.5M salary: Centre-Back Ezri Konsa, Attacking Midfielder Emiliano Buendía, and Right Winger Evann Guessand.

Two Forwards Earn Less Than One Midfielder

The combined salaries of forwards Samuel Iling (€900K) and Lewis Dobbin (€450K) total €1.35M, which is less than the single salary of the lowest-paid midfielder, Lamare Bogarde (€1.8M).

Goalkeeper Out-Earns Top Outfielders

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (€9.0M) earns more than the highest-paid player in both the defense (Lucas Digne, €8.1M) and the attack (Tammy Abraham, €8.7M).

Midfield Pay Gap is Exactly 5x

The two highest-paid midfielders (Morgan Rogers and Boubacar Kamara) each earn €9.0M, which is exactly five times the salary of the lowest-paid midfielder, Lamare Bogarde, who earns €1.8M.

Villa's Four Distinct Salary Tiers

The squad's salaries are grouped into four clear tiers. The elite tier earns exactly €9.0M, including players like Emiliano Martínez and Morgan Rogers. A large high-earner group sits between €6.0M-€8.7M, featuring players like Tammy Abraham and Lucas Digne. A mid-tier exists at €4.5M, with the lowest tier falling below €4.0M.

Three-Way Tie for Top Earner

The club's top salary of €9.0M is shared by three players across three different positions: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, Attacking Midfielder Morgan Rogers, and Defensive Midfielder Boubacar Kamara.

Digne Leads Defensive Wages

The highest-paid defender at the club is Left-Back Lucas Digne, with an annual salary of €8.1M.

Abraham is the Top-Earning Forward

The highest-paid attacker listed is Centre-Forward Tammy Abraham, who earns €8.7M per year.

Transfer rumour salaries: João Palhinha

Latest reported salary figures for players linked with a move to the club.

Aston Villa are reportedly able to match João Palhinha's wage demands of €9m-a-year (£7.8m).

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Potential wage savings if Emiliano Martínez, Ollie Watkins leave

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Emiliano Martínez, with a current salary of €9.0M/year, is linked with a move to Juventus. Ollie Watkins, earning €7.8M/year, could depart for Arsenal or Manchester United. Morgan Rogers, on €9.0M/year, is linked to Chelsea, Arsenal, or Tottenham Hotspur. Lucas Digne, earning €8.1M/year, is linked with a move to Paris Saint Germain. Pau Torres, on €6.0M/year, could return to Villarreal. Ezri Konsa, with a salary of €4.5M/year, is rumored to be a target for Arsenal, Liverpool, or Manchester United. Lewis Dobbin, earning €450K/year, is linked to Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Middlesbrough, or Southampton.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€132.0M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€2.5M
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€30.7M / 23%
FW
€44.1M / 33%
MF
€45.3M / 34%
DF
€11.9M / 10%
GK