The popular football simulation prides itself on realism, with player contracts, transfer values and salaries all modelled as accurately as possible based on real-world data and scouting sources. While actual wages are closely guarded by clubs, Football Manager provides one of the most detailed estimates available, giving supporters a rough guide to what their favourite players could be taking home each week.
From Luke O’Nien and Dan Neil to new arrivals like Brian Brobbey and Nordi Mukiele, here’s a full breakdown of the reported weekly wages for every member of Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland squad according to Football Manager 2026.
Sunderland player Anthony Patterson earns a reported £28.5k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible.
1. Anthony Patterson
Sunderland player Anthony Patterson earns a reported £28.5k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible. | Stu Forster/Getty Images
Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida earns a reported £99k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible.
2. Lutsharel Geertruida
Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida earns a reported £99k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible. | Getty Images
Sunderland player Dan Ballard earns a reported £38k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible.
3. Dan Ballard
Sunderland player Dan Ballard earns a reported £38k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible. Photo: Stu Forster
Sunderland player Omar Alderete earns a reported £75k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible.
4. Omar Alderete
Sunderland player Omar Alderete earns a reported £75k per week, according to the popular simulation game Football Manager 2026, which aims to be as true to life as possible. | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.