Patson Daka Salary in 2025: Quick Overview
With the Jamie Vardy era of Leicester City’s history ending, the Foxes now need to find their next striker who can lead the club back into the Premier League. Marti Cifuentes has yet to recruit any new forwards since taking charge in the East Midlands, meaning that Zambian forward Patson Daka is set to lead the line heading into the season. At 26 years old, the forward has had a tough time as of late, only making six starts in the Premier League last season and scoring just once. Nevertheless, he looks certain to be the starting striker when Leicester welcome Sheffield Wednesday next week as the Championship season starts. This piece will look at how much Daka earns, how his salary has changed across his career and how he compares to fellow starting forwards in the Championship.
- Weekly Salary: £75,000
- Annual Salary: £3,900,000
- Current Club: Leicester City
- Contract Expiry: June 2026
- Reported Bonuses: No
(Source – Capology)
Career Earnings to Date
| Club | Years | Estimated Salary |
| FC Leifering | 2012-2018 | Unknown |
| Red Bull Salzburg | 2018-2021 | Unknown |
| Leicester City | 2021-Present | £3,900,000 per year |
(Source – Capology)
Starting playing football in his native Zambia, Daka emerged as a leading light in youth football and made the jump to senior football at Kafue Celtic, earning loans to other Zambian Premier League teams. Whilst at Power Dynamos, he would earn the Young Player of the Season award, before moving to Austria with FC Liefering, the feeder club to Red Bull Salzburg. After one and a half seasons there, helping in both the league and Salzburg’s UEFA Youth League campaigns, he made the jump to the senior team, playing with future stars like Dominik Szoboszlai, Noah Okafor and Karim Adeyemi. In 2021, he was signed by Leicester for £23 million on a five-year contract, becoming the backup choice to the iconic Jamie Vardy. After four years, he remains at the King Power, holding the record of their all-time leading goalscorer in European competition.
Contract Details & History
Patson Daka was signed to a five-year deal upon his arrival at Leicester City in 2021. It is this same contract he remains on today, with no alterations made to it, according to Capology.
- Signed the current contract in June 2021
- Contract duration and notable clauses: Five years, no clauses
- Is still on his original contract since signing for Leicester City permanently.
Salary Comparison: How Patson Daka Stacks Up
Patson Daka was signed by Leicester during their time as a Premier League staple, fresh off of their FA Cup win the previous season. Whilst the Foxes’ status has turned into becoming a ‘yo-yo club’, Daka’s reported wage remains the same, meaning he is one of the highest earners in the Championship heading into the new campaign. With there being other clubs in the division who have also recently played in the top-flight, Daka’s wages will be similar to those side’s leading forwards.
| Player | Club | Estimated Salary |
| Patson Daka | Leicester City | £3,900,000 per year |
| Bobby Reid | Leicester City | £1,820,000 per year |
| Kieffer Moore | Sheffield United | £1,300,000 per year |
| Cameron Archer | Southampton FC | £2,080,000 per year |
| Sammie Szmodics | Ipswich Town | £1,300,000 per year |
| Ellis Simms | Coventry City | £1,300,000 per year |
| Josh Sargent | Norwich City | £1,300,000 per year |
(Source – Capology)
Patson Daka is one of the highest-earning players in the Championship according to Capology, with only four other players earning more than the Zambian. He greatly outearns his second-tier counterparts, with Southampton’s Cameron Archer being the next closest player on £2,080,000 per year, over a million less than the 26-year-old.
FAQs About Patson Daka’s Salary
What is Patson Daka’s weekly and annual salary?
Patson Daka earns around £75,000 per week, or approximately £3,900,000 per year at Leicester City.
When does Patson Daka’s current contract end?
The contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026, unless extended or transferred earlier.
Are there any bonuses or incentives in the contract?
It is not known if there are any bonuses or incentives in Patson Daka’s contract. Typical contract bonuses may include performance-based rewards like clean sheets, appearances, team achievements, or loyalty bonuses. Specifics are usually undisclosed.
Has Patson Daka’s salary changed in recent years?
With no information available about his earnings until his move to Leicester City, it is not known how much Patson Daka was previously making until arriving at the club. Nevertheless, it is safe to assume that, with his status as a regular player at the club and the income Premier League clubs have made, he will be earning more money than his previous sides.
How does Patson Daka’s salary compare to teammates or league rivals?
Patson Daka is the 4th highest earner at Leicester City, according to Capology. He is earning £75,000 per week, not far behind top earner Harry Winks, who earns a reported £90,000 per week. Only Winks, Ricardo Periera and Boubakary Soumare earn more than Daka. The striker is also the top-earning forward in the Championship, and earns nearly double that of his next teammate in attack in Bobby Reid, who is on a reported £35,000 per week.
Does his salary affect club finances?
Leicester City have a large wage structure to accommodate the club’s top earners, such as Harry Winks, Ricardo Pereira and Patson Daka. This season, Leicester City are estimated to be spending £52,286,000 on wages per year, which is the highest amount being spent on contracts within the English Football League.
