Southampton Salaries 2025/26

Championship

Top Earner: J. Aribo (€4.3M)

Lowest Earner: J. Jones (€225K)

J. Aribo

Top Earner

J. Jones

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

One Right-Back Out-earns Both Left-Backs

The club's sole senior right-back, Mads Roerslev (€2.3M), earns more than the combined salaries of the two left-backs, Ryan Manning (€1.1M) and Welington (€900K), put together.

Top Center-Back Earns Triple the Next

There is a significant wage disparity among the club's center-backs. The highest earner, Jack Stephens (€2.8M), makes more than three times the salary of the next highest-paid center-back, Nathan Wood (€900K).

The Five-Player €1.2M Pay Club

A significant salary cluster exists where five players from three different positions earn an identical salary of €1.2M: Gavin Bazunu (GK), Caspar Jander (CM), Leo Scienza (LW), Samuel Edozie (LW), and Ross Stewart (CF).

Top Defender Out-earns Top Striker

The club's highest-paid defender, center-back Jack Stephens (€2.8M), has a higher salary than the highest-paid forward, Cameron Archer (€2.5M).

Goalkeeper Matches Top Striker's Pay

Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy's salary of €2.5M is identical to that of the team's top-earning forward, Cameron Archer.

Top Attacker Nearly Out-earns Two DMs

Attacking midfielder Finn Azaz's salary of €3.1M is nearly equal to the combined salaries of the two most senior defensive midfielders, Flynn Downes (€1.8M) and Oriol Romeu (€1.5M), who together earn €3.3M.

The Club's Four-Tier Salary Structure

The squad's wages are grouped into four clear tiers. An elite tier over €2.5M contains Finn Azaz and Jack Stephens. A high tier from €2M-€2.5M includes players like Mads Roerslev, Cameron Archer and Alex McCarthy. A large mid-tier between €1M-€2M contains nine players, and the remaining players form a development tier below €1M.

Top Attacking Earner: Cameron Archer

The highest-paid player in the attack is center-forward Cameron Archer, with an annual salary of €2.5M.

Top Defensive Earner: Jack Stephens

Center-back Jack Stephens is the highest earner among all defenders, taking home an annual salary of €2.8M.

Top Earner: Finn Azaz

The club's highest-paid player is attacking midfielder Finn Azaz, with an annual salary of €3.1M. He is also the top earner within the midfield group.

Transfer rumour salaries: Eduard Spertsyan

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

Eduard Spertsyan reportedly agreed to contract terms with Southampton for an annual salary of €1.9 million, which would increase if the club was promoted to the English Premier League.

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Potential wage savings if Shea Charles and Leo Scienza depart

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Shea Charles, currently earning €625K per year, is linked with moves to clubs like Leeds United or Crystal Palace. Leo Scienza, with a salary of €1.2M per year, is reportedly attracting interest from Palmeiras and Flamengo. Cameron Archer, who earns €2.5M annually, could be heading to West Bromwich Albion. Gavin Bazunu, on a €1.2M yearly salary, is rumoured to be a target for Leicester City.

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