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Sheffield United Salaries 2025/26

Championship
Top Earner: K. Phillips (€9.4M)
Lowest Earner: L. Marsh (€62K)
K. Phillips
Top Earner
L. Marsh
Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

One Midfielder Outearns Entire Defense

Defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips' salary of €9.4M is greater than the combined salaries of the entire eight-player defensive unit, which totals €8.2M. His salary also surpasses the total wage bill for the four forwards (€6.1M).

A €7.5M Gap in the Midfield

There is a €7.5M gap between the club's top earner, Kalvin Phillips (€9.4M), and the next highest-paid midfielder, Tom Davies (€1.9M). Phillips earns five times more than his closest midfield colleague.

Top Defender Outearns Top Striker

The club's highest-paid defender, center-back Japhet Tanganga (€2.2M), earns more than the highest-paid forward, Patrick Bamford (€1.9M).

Top Goalkeepers Outearn Top Defender

The combined salaries of the top two goalkeepers, Adam Davies (€1.6M) and Michael Cooper (€1.1M), total €2.7M, which is more than the club's highest-paid defender, Japhet Tanganga (€2.2M).

Top Midfielders and Forwards Paired Up

The club's wage structure shows distinct pairings between top midfielders and forwards. Tom Davies (CM) and Patrick Bamford (CF) both earn €1.9M, while Gustavo Hamer (CM) and Danny Ings (CF) are both on €1.8M.

Goalkeeper, Defender, and Striker Parity

A notable salary cluster exists at €1.6M per year. This figure is earned by players in three different positions: goalkeeper Adam Davies, center-back Mark McGuinness, and forward Thomas Cannon.

The Four Tiers of Club Wages

The club's salary structure is defined by four distinct tiers. An 'Elite' tier is occupied solely by Kalvin Phillips (€9.4M). A 'Senior' tier exists between €1.5M and €2.2M, including players like Japhet Tanganga and Patrick Bamford. A 'Mid-Tier' group earns between €624K and €1.1M. A 'Development' tier consists of players earning below €600K, such as Jamie Shackleton and Oliver Arblaster.

Phillips Is The Club's Top Earner

The highest-paid player at the club is defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who earns an annual salary of €9.4M.

Tanganga Leads The Defensive Wages

The top earner among defenders is center-back Japhet Tanganga, with an annual salary of €2.2M.

Bamford Is The Highest-Paid Forward

The highest-paid forward at the club is Patrick Bamford. The center-forward earns an annual salary of €1.9M.

Transfer rumour salaries: No exact figures found for incoming players

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

Based on the provided transfer rumour events, no exact salary or wage figures were reported for incoming players at Sheffield United that met the specified extraction criteria. Mentions of current salaries at other clubs or vague wage demands were excluded.

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Potential wage savings from Gustavo Hamer and Tyrese Campbell's departures

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Sheffield United could save €1.8M annually if Gustavo Hamer moves to Trabzonspor or PSV. Tyrese Campbell's departure to Rangers or Celtic would free up €936K in wages. Andre Brooks, currently earning €930K, is linked with Club Brugge or Everton. Harrison Burrows' potential move to Trabzonspor could save €775K. Femi Seriki's €624K salary would be saved if he joins Everton. Alex Matos, also on €624K, is linked to Rotherham United or Oxford United. Jamie Shackleton's €465K wages could be saved with a move to Oxford United. Finally, Sydie Peck's €186K salary could be saved if he departs for Nottingham Forest.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€36.5M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€702K
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€6.8M / 19%
FW
€18.8M / 51%
MF
€8.2M / 22%
DF
€2.8M / 8%
GK