Sunderland Player Wages Revealed: Granit Xhaka Leads the Way as Full Squad Salary List Emerges

Sunderland’s full player wage structure has offered an interesting insight into how the club’s squad is financially organised, with experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka sitting at the top of the weekly salary rankings.

The figures show a wide range of wages across the Sunderland squad, reflecting differences in experience, importance, age and contract status. At the top of the list, Xhaka is reported to earn £110,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player among the names included.

Just behind him is Nordi Mukiele, who is listed on £90,000 per week. The gap between the two highest earners and the rest of the squad is noticeable, highlighting the significant financial commitment involved in bringing experienced players into the team.

Brian Brobbey and Enzo Le Fée are next, with both players listed on £75,000 per week. Their positions near the top of the wage structure demonstrate their importance within Sunderland’s squad.

The list then moves to Habib Diarra, whose reported weekly salary stands at £70,500. He is followed by Thomas Meunier, who is listed at £65,000 per week.

Another notable name is Kevin Danso, with the defender reportedly earning £60,000 per week. Behind him, several players are positioned on salaries of £50,000 or below, showing how sharply the wage structure changes further down the squad.

Malick Fofana, Nilson Angulo and Chemsdine Talbi are each listed on £50,000 per week. These figures place the trio among Sunderland’s higher earners while still leaving a considerable distance between them and the club’s top salary.

Further down the list, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete and Noah Sadiki are all shown on £45,000 per week. Their inclusion demonstrates that Sunderland’s wage structure is not simply determined by one particular position, with defenders and midfielders featuring prominently throughout the rankings.

Jules Ahoka is listed at £40,000 per week, while Dayann Methalie, Trai Hume, Arthur Masuaku and Reinildo Mandava are all shown on £35,000 per week.

The figures become smaller again with Melker Ellborg and Chris Rigg, both listed at £30,000 per week. Rigg’s position is particularly notable given his age, showing the club’s willingness to invest in young talent while maintaining a structured salary system.

The next group consists of Jocelin Ta Bi, Luke O’Nien, Wilson Isidor and Robin Roefs, all reported to earn £25,000 per week.

Below them are Ian Poveda and Romaine Mundle, each on £20,000 per week. Aji Alese and Timothée Pembélé are listed at £15,000 per week, while Abdoullah Ba is shown on £10,000.

At the bottom of the reported list is Ahmed Abdullahi, whose weekly wage is listed at £7,500.

Taken as a whole, the salary structure shows a mixture of major earners, established professionals and younger players developing within Sunderland’s squad. The difference between the highest and lowest reported salaries is substantial, with Xhaka’s £110,000 weekly figure standing well above Abdullahi’s £7,500.

The list also highlights the financial scale involved in assembling a competitive squad. Sunderland are committing significant weekly sums to several senior players while also maintaining a lower wage bracket for younger and developing members of the team.

For supporters, the wage table provides another perspective on the squad. While salaries do not necessarily determine performances on the pitch, they inevitably influence expectations surrounding players, particularly those occupying the highest positions in the club’s wage hierarchy.

With Xhaka at the summit, followed by Mukiele, Brobbey and Le Fée, Sunderland’s reported wage structure contains several eye-catching figures. Meanwhile, the presence of younger players on comparatively modest salaries illustrates the different stages of development represented within the squad.

Ultimately, the full list paints a picture of a Sunderland squad built around a combination of experience, youth and significant financial investment. The real test, however, will come on the pitch, where every player will be judged not by their weekly salary, but by their contribution to the team.