Aston Villa Football Club has a rich history and a passionate fan base, and over the years, the club has attracted some of the best players in the world to its ranks.

With the club’s recent return to the Premier League and a renewed focus on success on the pitch, it’s no surprise that Aston Villa has invested heavily in its players.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the highest-paid players at Aston Villa FC, exploring the salaries and contracts of the top earners

1. Lucas Digne (£160,000 weekly)

The French left-back was signed by Everton on a 4-year deal on January 13, 2022, for a transfer fee of £25 million. According to his contract, his gross earnings for this period will be £33.28 million.

His contract will end on June 30, 2026. Currently, he is the highest-paid player at Aston Villa. Lucas Digne is 29 years old and is expected to earn a gross salary of £8.32 million for the 2022-23 season, which is equivalent to a weekly pay of £160,000.

2. Boubacar Kamara (£150,000)

Boubacar Kamara is a defensive midfielder who currently plays for Aston Villa. On 23 May 2022, it was announced that Kamara had signed a five-year deal with Aston Villa after his contract expired at Marseille.

His contract expires on June 30, 2027, and is worth £39 million gross. Kamara is currently 23 years old and is set to earn a gross salary of £7.8 million for the 2022-23 season, which equates to a weekly wage of £150,000.

3. Philippe Coutinho (£125,000)

Philippe Coutinho joined Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona in 2022. The deal was made permanent on 12 May 2022; the transfer fee was reportedly £17 million on a 4-year contract.

His contract expires on June 30, 2026, and is worth £26 million gross. Coutinho is currently 30 years old and is set to earn a gross salary of £6.5 million for the 2022-23 season while carrying a cap hit of £6.5 million, which equates to a weekly wage of £125,000.

4. Emiliano Martinez

The Argentine World Cup winner keeper is currently signed with Aston Villa, 6th in the standings. Martinez signed a new deal in January 2022, which is for five years with the club. The contract expires on June 30, 2027, and is worth £31.2 million gross.

Martinez has had a tremendous season with a historic world cup win in Qatar, winning the Golden Gloves. This form is reflected in the relatively good run in the premier league too. Martinez is currently 30 years old and is set to earn a gross salary of £6.24 million for the 2022-23 season while carrying a cap hit of £ 6.24 million, which equates to a weekly wage of £120,000.

5. Leon Bailey (£100,000)

Bailey signed for Aston Villa on 4th August 2021 from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year deal worth £20.8 million. The starting years at the club for the Jamaican were punctuated with injuries.

Léon Bailey has three years left in his contract and £15.6 million gross remaining on his contract, expiring on June 30, 2025. Leon Bailey, who is 25 years old, will earn a gross salary of £5.2 million for the 2022-23 season while carrying a cap hit of £ 5.2 million, which is £100,000 a week.