Auckland FC going to play their first season in the A-League football. Steve Corica the head coach of the team made big changes to the squad signed all new players which help his side to challenge top sides like Sydney FC, Melbourne City FC, Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC. Louis Verstraete and Luis Felipe Gallegos top signing of the club before season 2024 kickoff in October.
| Players | Annual Salary | Weekly Wage | Positions | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Paulsen (on loan) | – | $4.4k | GK | 2025 |
| Joseph Knowles (new signing) | $100k | $2.2k | GK | 2025 |
| Michael Woud (new signing) | $100k | $2.2k | GK | 2025 |
| Daniel Hall (new signing) | $150k | $3.1k | CB | 2026 |
| Adama Coulibaly (scholarship contract) | $50k | $1.2k | CB | 2025 |
| Nando Pijnaker (new signing) | $100k | $2.2k | CB | 2025 |
| Tommy Smith (new signing) | $100k | $2.2k | CB | 2025 |
| Francis de Vries (new signing) | $200k | $4.4k | LB | 2025 |
| Scott Galloway (new signing) | $250k | $5.5k | LB | 2025 |
| Hiroki Sakai (new signing) | $375k | $7.8k | RB | 2025 |
| Callan Elliot (new signing) | $200k | $4.2k | RB | 2027 |
| Louis Verstraete (new signing) | $350k | $7.2k | CM | 2026 |
| Cameron Howieson (new signing) | $300k | $6.4k | CM | 2025 |
| Finn McKenlay (scholarship contract) | $50k | $1.2k | CM | 2025 |
| Oliver Middleton (scholarship contract) | $50k | $1.2k | CM | 2025 |
| Luis Felipe Gallegos (new signing) | $200k | $4.2k | CM | 2025 |
| Luis Toomey (scholarship contract) | $150k | $3.1k | CM | 2025 |
| Jake Brimmer (new signing) | $350k | $7.2k | AM | 2025 |
| Jesse Randall (new signing) | $150k | $3.1k | LW | 2025 |
| Joe Champness (new signing) | $150k | $3.1k | LW | 2025 |
| Liam Gillion (scholarship contract) | $225k | $4.7k | RW | 2025 |
| Logan Rogerson (new signing) | $150k | $3.1k | RW | 2025 |
| Guillermo May (new signing) | $500k | $10.4k | CF | 2025 |
| Jonty Bidois (scholarship contract) | $100k | $2k | CF | 2025 |
| Max Mata (on loan) | – | $3.1k | CF | 2025 |
Auckland FC club wage bill spike to $4.6 million based on players contract deals, signing fees, and bonuses. The club wage bill rise if club offered all players new contracts in 2025 based on their performances, estimated hike in club wage bill upto $5.2 million depends on players performance throughout season 2024-25.
Guillermo May, Hiroki Sakai, Louis Verstraete, Cameron Howieson, Jake Brimmer, Francis de Vries and Liam Gillion among highest paid players in the Auckland FC squad 2024-25. These players contracts deals are worth more than $200k plus a season.
There will be more about Auckland FC players salaries and weekly wages reported here once upcoming transfer window is closed in 2025.