Jeffrey Schlupp has carved out a notable career in English football: having started his journey with the Leicester City academy all the way to becoming Premier League champion with the Foxes and currently playing a key role at Crystal Palace. The Nerve Africa delves into Ghanaian’s salary, market value, career trajectory, and prospects for the 2023/2024 season.

Jeffrey Schlupp’s Salary at Crystal Palace

According to the Daily Mail the Ghanaian is more than a key player in the current Crystal Palace squad. 

Schlupp and Ayew are stabilizing forces in south London, with Schlupp having made over 200 appearances for the Eagles since joining the club in January 2017.The 30-year-old has made 29 appearances for Palace this season across all competitions, and throughout his time at the club, has demonstrated his flexibility around the pitch by taking up a number of different positions, most recently turning out as a central midfielder. 

The Ghanaian midfielder, who joined Crystal Palace in the winter of 2017, signed a seven-year contract that is set to expire on June 30, 2024. As of the current season, Schlupp is earning €2,992,280 without bonuses, translating to €57,544 per week. Despite being the 14th highest earner at Crystal Palace, Schlupp holds the second position among African players in the squad, with only midfielder Cheick Doucoure earning more.

Team  Salary Overview

Crystal Palace’s total salary expenditure for the 2023/2024 season is €79,468,057 per year, averaging €1,528,232 per week. The highest-paid players on the team include midfielders Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, and goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who collectively earn €5,984,560 per year or €115,088 per week.

Career Salary Comparison

Schlupp’s salary trajectory has seen steady growth since making his senior debut for Leicester City. The 2016/2017 season marked the peak of his earnings. However, after moving to Crystal Palace, there was a minor decrease, amounting to just under €360,000. This reveals Schlupp’s consistent value in the football landscape.

Market Value

In 2019, at the age of 27, Schlupp reached the zenith of his transfer value. However, recent years have witnessed a decline, with Transfermarkt.com currently estimating his market value at €7 million. Despite this decrease, Schlupp’s contributions on the field continue to be noteworthy.

National Team Achievements

Born in Germany, Schlupp initially had the opportunity to represent Germany at the youth level. However, in 2011, he received a call-up to the Ghana national team. Over a decade with the African team, Schlupp played 19 official matches, scoring one goal. In 2021, he concluded his international career, leaving behind a modest but meaningful legacy with the Black Stars.

Prospects 

At the age of 30, Schlupp remains a crucial player in Crystal Palace’s starting lineup, despite playing full matches in only two out of 13 rounds in the current season. Having scored one goal during this time, Schlupp’s impact is evident. But according to The Athletic, he still has a lot of work ahead: Schlupp offers Palace a reminder of his qualities – but he still needs to do more.