Oxford United Salaries 2025/26

Championship

Top Earner: J. Jeon (€1.2M)

Lowest Earner: J. Johnson (€70K)

J. Jeon

Top Earner

J. Johnson

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

One Winger Matches Entire Goalkeeping Squad

The salary of the club's top earner, winger Jin-woo Jeon (€1.2M), is identical to the combined annual salaries of all four goalkeepers on the payroll (€1.2M).

One Right-Back Out-earns Both Left-Backs

Right-back Brodie Spencer's individual salary of €615K is greater than the combined salaries of the club's two left-backs, Jack Currie and Greg Leigh, which total €435K.

Midfield's Top Trio Earns Six Times More

There is a significant wage gap in the midfield. The combined salary of the top three earners (Cameron Brannagan, Brian De Keersmaecker, Will Vaulks) is over €2.5M, more than six times the combined salary of the other three midfielders (€410K).

Defensive, Full-Back Trio on Identical Pay

A right-back (Sam Long), a left-back (Greg Leigh), and a defensive midfielder (Jamie McDonnell) all earn the exact same salary of €185K per year.

Top Trio Commands Over 23% of Payroll

The club's three highest-paid players—winger Jin-woo Jeon, midfielder Cameron Brannagan, and defender Michał Helik—have a combined salary of over €3.0M. This accounts for more than 23% of the club's entire €13.3M annual wage bill.

Oxford's Elite Earning Bracket

A distinct top tier of earners exists, with four players making €900K or more. This group includes forward Jin-woo Jeon, midfielder Cameron Brannagan, defender Michał Helik, and winger Przemysław Płacheta.

Attackers' Wages Exceed Entire Defense

The total annual salary for the club's ten forwards (€5.5M) is greater than the combined wage bill for all twelve players in defensive positions, including goalkeepers and defenders (€4.8M).

Brannagan Is The Midfield's Top Earner

Central midfielder Cameron Brannagan is the highest-paid midfielder at the club, earning €935K per year.

Helik Commands the Defensive Line

Centre-back Michał Helik is the highest-paid defender at the club, earning €930K per year.

Jeon is Oxford's Highest Earner

Right Winger Jin-woo Jeon is the club's top earner with an annual salary of €1.2M.

Transfer rumour salaries: James McConnell and other potential signings

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

No exact salary or wage figures were reported for any incoming players at Oxford United in the provided transfer rumours, adhering to the specified extraction criteria.

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Potential wage savings if Helik and Płacheta depart

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Michał Helik, currently earning €930K/year, is linked with a move to Watford. Przemysław Płacheta, with a salary of €900K/year, is rumoured to be heading to Widzew Lodz. Matt Ingram, earning €495K/year, could depart for West Bromwich Albion. Brian De Keersmaecker, on €890K/year, is linked with Derby County. Myles Peart-Harris, who earns €310K/year, is linked to Middlesbrough and Leicester City.

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