England Women’s National Football Team: Lionesses Pay & Euro 2025

When England lifted the Euro 2025 trophy in July, the Lionesses weren’t just celebrating another trophy — they were collecting on a promise. A £1.75m collective bonus had been negotiated with the FA before a ball was kicked, a stark contrast to the bonus disputes that haunted the 2022 World Cup. Behind the headline prize money lies a more complicated picture of how the players actually earn — and who still earns more.

Nickname: Lionesses ·
Governing Body: Football Association (FA) ·
Governed Since: 1993 ·
Current Squad Size: 23 players ·
Instagram Followers: 2M

The table below consolidates key facts about the England women’s national football team governance and coverage.

How much do the Lionesses get paid?

Match fees represent the clearest area of progress. England women’s players have earned around £2,000 per match since equal pay was implemented with the men’s team in 2020. Before that landmark agreement, the gap was stark — and the memory of that disparity still shapes how the squad views its current earnings.

For tournament success, the picture is more nuanced. The Lionesses won €5.1m as Euro 2025 champions, up from the €2m they received for winning Euro 2022. Under UEFA rules, participating teams must distribute 30–40% of prize money directly to players. Beyond that base, England’s players had already agreed with the FA on a £1.75m collective win bonus before Euro 2025 kicked off — a negotiated arrangement that avoided the kind of public disputes that plagued the 2022 World Cup campaign.

Club salaries tell a different story. Top Women’s Super League players earn low six figures annually, while Premier League stars among the Lionesses can earn equivalent amounts on a weekly basis. Sam Kerr, the highest-paid WSL player, earns £449,000 per season. Erling Haaland, by comparison, earns £525,000 per week — more in seven days than most WSL players make in a year.

Who earns the most among the Lionesses?

Player salaries at club level are rarely made public, which makes precise rankings difficult. GiveMeSport notes that salary data for most Lionesses is limited with many figures undisclosed. What is known: those playing for top Premier League clubs — where women’s teams have wealthier owners — tend to earn significantly more than teammates at smaller WSL clubs.

What is Chloe Kelly’s salary?

Chloe Kelly’s club salary is not publicly disclosed. As a player at Manchester City, one of the WSL’s wealthiest clubs, she likely ranks among the higher earners in the league. Her value to the squad extends beyond pay: during Euro 2025, teammates described her as a player with “incredible talent” and someone who is “a great person to be around”.

What is Ella Toone’s salary?

Like Kelly, Ella Toone’s club earnings are not publicly available. As a Manchester United player, she benefits from one of the WSL’s better-resourced clubs, though precise figures remain private.

Which two Lionesses are dating?

Questions about players’ personal relationships frequently surface in search trends, but this is an area where the Lionesses maintain deliberate privacy. Several players have public partners, though the squad does not formally discuss or confirm dating status beyond what individuals choose to share on personal social media accounts.

Chloe Kelly married Conor Wigan in 2022, and she has spoken publicly about building a life outside football with her husband. Whether Wigan “works in construction” or another profession is the kind of specific detail that circulates online but hasn’t been confirmed through official channels.

Meet the Lionesses’ private partners: Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone and more

Beyond Kelly and Wigan, specific partner details for other Lionesses remain largely outside public record. The squad’s social highlights from Euro 2025 emphasized team camaraderie and family-like bonds rather than individual relationships.

Which Lionesses are LGBTQ+?

Several Lionesses have been open about their sexuality, representing the squad with pride both on and off the pitch. At Euro 2025, multiple out LGBTQ+ players featured prominently in England’s campaign as they pushed for back-to-back titles against Spain.

The squad’s culture under Sarina Wiegman has emphasized inclusivity, with players past and present contributing to a broader acceptance within the women’s game. When England won Euro 2022, the celebration was shared by fans far beyond the pitch — and the visibility of LGBTQ+ players played a part in that broader significance.

These are the out LGBTQ+ England Lionesses at the Women’s Euro 2025

While no official list exists, several players have publicly identified as LGBTQ+. The squad’s willingness to be open about identity, combined with the platform of a major tournament, means Euro 2025 continues a tradition of visibility for queer athletes in English football.

What is Michelle Agyemang’s background?

Michelle Agyemang is a rising talent in English women’s football, selected for the Lionesses squad as the team prepares for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. Her background includes the usual biographical details — birthplace, early clubs, pathway into the senior national team — but specifics about her religious affiliation or family background are not widely documented in public sources.

What is known: she earned a place in the squad based on performance, contributing to a local Lioness Euro 2025 context where emerging players were given opportunities to develop.

Is Michelle Agyemang Catholic?

Whether Michelle Agyemang identifies as Catholic or follows any particular faith tradition is not information that appears in available public sources. Religious affiliation is a personal detail that players typically choose whether to share.

Michelle Agyemang – Wikipedia

As of the current data, Wikipedia does not have a dedicated entry for Michelle Agyemang. Her profile exists primarily through England Football’s official squad listings and match reports from her appearances with the national team.

What is the injury to Michelle Agyemang?

The squad news surrounding Michelle Agyemang includes a confirmed injury — a ruptured injury sustained during preparation for Euro 2025. Officials confirmed the nature of the injury, providing clarity for fans wondering about her availability.

The timing of the injury affected her tournament participation, though the FA’s transparency about the specific nature of the rupture meant supporters had accurate information rather than speculation.

Timeline signal

Key milestones in the Lionesses’ recent history show the progression from equal pay implementation to their latest tournament triumph.

Clarity section

Quotes

Beth is a big moments player with so much experience and just a top girl all round.

— Aggie Beever-Jones, Lionesses teammate (via England Football)

A great person to be around. Her talent is incredible.

— Chloe Kelly, Lionesses player (via England Football)

We dug very deep.

— Lionesses players (post-Euro 2025 final)

Sarina Wiegman guided England to more success at Euro 2025, but her salary compared to men’s head coach Thomas Tuchel is astonishing.

— Sportbible (salary comparison analysis)

The coach pay disparity alone is stark: Wiegman earns £400,000 while Tuchel takes home £5m — 12.5 times more. Yet the Lionesses delivered a title while the men’s team under Tuchel continues its search for a first major trophy since 1966.

For players like Beth Mead — described by teammates as a “big moments player” — the satisfaction comes partly from proving that investment in women’s football yields returns the men’s side has yet to match.

Summary

The Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory wasn’t just a sporting achievement — it was a financial milestone. The €5.1m champions’ prize, combined with the pre-negotiated £1.75m collective bonus, shows how far the FA has come in securing player earnings. But beneath the headline numbers, the structural gaps remain: club salaries that rarely break six figures, a coach pay gap that favors men by millions annually, and individual earnings that stay largely hidden. The next generation of Lionesses faces a choice: the national team offers pride and improving pay; the clubs offer legacy-building without the financial rewards to match.

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