I-League wages by age
Across the 194 players aged 16 to 38 we hold a wage for in the I-League this season, the median is £72 a week at 21 and £127 at 28 , against £900 and £4,650 across every men's league we hold.
The median wage at every age in the I-League
2026/27, weekly, at every age holding five or more priced players
Every age, and who is paid the most at it
The I-League against every men's league we hold, 2026/27
| AGE | PLAYERS | MEDIAN | ALL LEAGUES | BEST PAID | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | - | £345 | C Zomuanpuia | £42 |
| 18 | 6 | £42 | £370 | Korou Singh | £127 |
| 19 | 6 | £40 | £482 | Phoenix Oinam | £100 |
| 20 | 10 | £71 | £623 | Khoirom Singh | £234 |
| 21 | 20 | £72 | £900 | Jordi Altena | £3,100 |
| 22 | 30 | £104 | £1,700 | Fandjé Touré | £730 |
| 23 | 22 | £117 | £2,300 | Fallou Ndiaye | £2,300 |
| 24 | 19 | £97 | £2,700 | Oisin McEntee | £2,800 |
| 25 | 23 | £85 | £3,100 | Cláudio Braga | £3,400 |
| 26 | 10 | £127 | £3,400 | Christian Borchgrevink | £2,400 |
| 27 | 5 | £153 | £4,500 | Elton Kabangu | £4,300 |
| 28 | 7 | £127 | £4,650 | Jamie McCart | £4,100 |
| 29 | 11 | £610 | £4,300 | Blair Spittal | £4,500 |
| 30 | 10 | £225 | £4,400 | Stephen Kingsley | £3,600 |
| 32 | 5 | £212 | £4,500 | Kamal Issah | £1,000 |
| 33 | 5 | £297 | £4,150 | Crislan | £4,400 |
| 34 | 2 | - | £3,900 | Eneko Satrustegui | £1,300 |
The best-paid players aged 21 and under
The I-League, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordi Altena | 21 | MHDN FC | D/WB R, DM, M R | £3,100 |
| 2 | Bikash Yumnam | 21 | Kerala FC | D C | £685 |
| 3 | Finlay Pollock | 21 | MHDN FC | AM RLC, F C | £650 |
| 4 | Khoirom Singh | 20 | North Eastern FC | GK | £234 |
| 5 | Bekey Oram | 21 | North Eastern FC | D/WB R, DM, AM R | £212 |
| 6 | Paogoumang Singson | 20 | MHDN FC | D C, DM | £140 |
| 7 | Lalawmpuia Sailo | 21 | Aizawl Football Club | M C | £127 |
| 8 | Rahul Raju | 21 | Kerala FC | AM L | £127 |
| 9 | Korou Singh | 18 | Kerala FC | AM R | £127 |
| 10 | Louis Nickson | 21 | North Eastern FC | DM, AM C | £127 |
The best-paid players aged 32 and over
The I-League, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crislan | 33 | Kerala FC | ST | £4,400 |
| 2 | Eneko Satrustegui | 34 | North Eastern FC | D LC | £1,300 |
| 3 | Kamal Issah | 32 | Kashmir FC | DM | £1,000 |
| 4 | Rowllin Borges | 33 | Kerala FC | DM | £355 |
| 5 | Jackichand Singh | 33 | North Eastern FC | AM RL | £297 |
| 6 | Rakshit Dagar | 32 | Kerala FC | GK | £276 |
| 7 | Mashoor Shereef | 32 | Kashmir FC | D C, DM | £212 |
| 8 | Seityasen Singh | 33 | North Eastern FC | AM RL | £212 |
| 9 | Reagan Singh | 34 | North Eastern FC | D/WB RL | £191 |
| 10 | Shibinraj Kunniyil | 32 | Kerala FC | GK | £170 |
The median 28-year-old, league by league
The I-League and the men's leagues either side of it, at the age every men's league we hold pays best
The I-League ranks 43rd of the 43 men's leagues holding five or more priced 28-year-olds, on £127 a week. The Premier League pays the most, at £75,000.
Frequently asked questions
At what age are I-League players paid the most?
Of the ages the I-League holds 20 or more players at, 23: the median is £117 a week across 22 players. The 11 players aged 29 have a higher median, £610.
How much does a I-League player earn at 21 and at 28?
The median is £72 a week at 21 and £127 at 28 in 2026/27. Across every men's league we hold it is £900 a week at 21 and £4,650 at 28.
Who is the highest-paid I-League player aged 21 or under?
Jordi Altena, 21, on £3,100 a week at MHDN FC. Bikash Yumnam, 21, is next on £685.
Who is the highest-paid I-League player aged 32 or over?
Crislan, 33, on £4,400 a week at Kerala FC. Eneko Satrustegui, 34, is next on £1,300.
Where to next
The same squads, cut a different way
See every I-League club's wage bill, the highest-paid players in the I-League, or wages by age across every league. Or see every 28-year-old we hold, league by league.