Uruguay have been a common pre-tournament dark horse sports betting pick. There’s been a changing of the guard in European football over the last few years, but the squad for this summer’s World Cup still boasts an intriguing mix of experience and upside.
Although they may not be the force of old, they can still cause problems for Spain, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde in the group stages. From there, who knows...
What is the average salary for Uruguay players?
The average salary of Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup squad is around £45,000. There is a massive range of contracts in the Uruguay squad, from players in the second tier in Spain and England through to gargantuan salaries in the Saudi Pro League, Premier League, and La Liga.
This generation of Uruguayan footballers are looking to write their place in the country’s history, just as their predecessors did in 2010.
Who are the top earning players for Uruguay?
On a reported £400,000 per week at Al Hilal, Darwin Núñez is the highest-earning player in the Uruguay squad.
Núñez has one of the most lucrative contracts in world football, but he is expected to return to Europe this summer.
Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte is on £120,000 per week, and Federico Valverde is on approximately £300,000 per week at Real Madrid. José María Giménez, a stalwart at Atletico Madrid, is believed to be roughly £100,000 per week.
How much does the Uruguay manager earn?
Marcelo Bielsa, one of the most tactically innovative minds in football history, is on an annual salary of £2.6 million as Uruguay manager.
Bielsa, who was adored during his time as Leeds manager, has previously managed Argentina and Chile.
