How much does every Southampton player earn annually and who receives the most into their account?
Despite the team’s struggles, Southampton's loyal supporters have remained unwavering in their passion for the club. The stands are consistently packed, and the fans’ dedication to their team is clear, providing a sense of pride that resonates with the players who wear the crest.
However, in today’s financially-driven football world, the sport often revolves around large wage bills and the pursuit of money, which has added a different layer of challenge for clubs like Southampton.
On the contrary, while the Saints may not boast a roster filled with world-class names, their annual payroll is similar to that of Bournemouth and Brentford — two clubs that are performing well and are even in contention for European spots.
So, who is the highest earner at Southampton this season? And who is on the opposite end of the spectrum?
GOAL delved into the numbers from Capology and found out!
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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is not just the highest-earning goalkeeper, but also the highest earner at Southampton.
Veteran goalkeeper Alex McCarthy ranks second on the list of top-earning keepers at the club. McCarthy has accepted a secondary role following Ramsdale's arrival, transitioning to a backup position with professionalism.
Joe Lumley is the lowest-paid goalkeeper at the club.
Aaron Ramsdale£6,240,000Alex McCarthy£2,080,000Gavin Bazunu£1,040,000Joe Lumley£520,000AdvertisementGetty Images SportDefenders
Jan Bednarek, who has been at the St. Mary's Stadium since 2017 and has close to 250 appearances for the club to his name, is the highest-paid defender.
Jack Stephens, the longest-serving Southampton player in the current roster, has been a great servant to the club and the fans shouldn't be displeased to find out that he is their second-highest earning defender, earning more than the likes of Yukinari Sugawara, Charlie Taylor, and Kyle Walker-Peters.
And then 22-year-old Taylor Harwood-Bellis is the lowest-paid defender at Southampton.
Jan Bednarek£3,640,000Jack Stephens£2,340,000Yukinari Sugawara£2,080,000Charlie Taylor£1,560,000Kyle Walker-Peters£1,040,000Juan Larios£780,000Nathan Wood£780,000Ryan Manning£780,000Armel Bella-Kotchap£780,000James Bree£520,000Taylor Harwood-Bellis£390,000Getty Images SportMidfielders
Joe Aribo, yet another integral member of the squad, is currently the highest-paid midfielder in the squad with an annual package worth £3.64m.
Former Liverpool and Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana makes it to the second spot on the list along with Chelsea loanee Lesley Ugochukwu.
Albert Gronbaek, who joined on loan from Rennes on a half-season loan, is the lowest-paid midfielder in the squad.
Joe Aribo£3,640,000Adam Lallana£2,340,000Lesley Ugochukwu£2,340,000Flynn Downes£1,560,000Will Smallbone£1,300,000Mateus Fernandes£1,040,000Albert Gronbaek£936,000Getty Images SportAttackers
No surprises here as Adam Armstrong is the outright top-earning forward at Southampton, making £3.12m per season. He was the MVP last season as Southampton earned promotion to the Premier League, but has lacked the killer instinct in the top flight this season.
The promising duo of Cameron Archer and Kamaldeen Sulemana, along with the experienced Scotland international Ryan Fraser, are the joint second-highest earning forwards.
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw and Tyler Dibling are the lowest-paid forwards with a salary of £260,000 each.
Adam Armstrong£3,120,000Cameron Archer£2,080,000Kamaldeen Sulemana£2,080,000Ryan Fraser£2,080,000Paul Onuachu£1,560,000Ross Stewart£1,040,000Samuel Amo-Ameyaw£260,000Tyler Dibling£260,000
