Freddie Woodman, with over 180 appearances in the Championship, has solidified his status as a regular in the league. Starting with a stint at Swansea City before moving to Preston North End, he has been a reliable figure in goal for much of the last six seasons, except for a brief spell at Newcastle United in the Premier League.
At 27, Woodman is likely at the peak of his career and is considered one of the top earners at Preston. According to Capology, his estimated weekly wage is around £15,000, making him one of the club’s highest-paid players, alongside Ali McCann. However, loanees such as Josh Bowler (£20,000) and Sam Greenwood (£30,000) reportedly earn more at their parent clubs.
Over the past two seasons, Woodman has missed just two league games, highlighting his importance to the team. His £15,000 weekly wage equates to about £780,000 annually, with potential bonuses for clean sheets and appearances adding to his earnings.
Among Preston’s top earners, defender Liam Lindsay follows closely with a reported £14,000 per week, while Robbie Brady earns £13,500. Brad Potts also ranks high, bringing in £12,000 weekly.
| Preston North End weekly wage estimates (Capology) | ||
| Player | Weeky wage | |
| Sam Greenwood [on loan from Leeds United] | £30,000 | |
| Josh Bowler [on loan from Nottingham Forest] | £20,000 | |
| Freddie Woodman | £15,000 | |
| Ali McCann | £15,000 | |
| Liam Lindsay | £14,000 | |
| Robbie Brady | £13,500 | |
| Brad Potts | £12,000 | |
| Jordan Storey | £10,962 | |
| Kaine Kesler-Hayden [on loan from Aston Villa] | £10,000 | |
| Jack Whatmough | £10,000 | |
| Andrew Hughes | £10,000 | |
Jordan Storey’s weekly wage of £10,962 stands out, with Jack Whatmough and Andrew Hughes being the only other players earning over £10,000, each bringing in around £10,000.
In the Championship, strikers typically command the highest salaries, so goalkeepers generally earn less than their outfield counterparts, as reflected in Capology’s estimates. While Patrick Bamford is the league’s top earner at £70,000 a week, his Leeds United teammate Illan Meslier earns £30,000.
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, a highly regarded talent, has a salary of £25,000, with Newcastle United reportedly interested in him. New Sheffield United signing Michael Cooper is also among the better-paid goalkeepers, earning £17,500 following his transfer from Plymouth Argyle.
Although Woodman’s salary is lower than those of some stars, he still earns more than a couple of notable goalkeepers in the division, with Alex Palmer earning £10,962 and Anthony Patterson making £10,000.
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