Brenden Aaronson

Brenden Aaronson contract and transfer fees

Brenden Aaronson's contract with Leeds United runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Brenden Aaronson has moved for €46m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €33m, Salzburg to Leeds United, Jul 2022.

Leeds United paid €33m for Brenden Aaronson in July 2022. His value is now €20m, €12m below the fee. That is €236k per appearance across his 139 for them so far.

Brenden Aaronson transfer history and what each club made

• Philadelphia Union · sold to Salzburg for €13m (Jan 2021)
• Salzburg · signed from Philadelphia Union for €13m (Jan 2021) · sold to Leeds United for €33m (Jul 2022) · profit for Salzburg €20m
• Leeds United · signed from Salzburg for €33m (Jul 2022) · current club

Brenden Aaronson injury record and availability

Brenden Aaronson has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Brenden Aaronson has played 293 of a possible 900 minutes (33%): 3 starts and 8 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.58.

Since 2022, Brenden Aaronson has had 2 injury spells: 38 days out and 5 games missed. Longest: knee problems, 35 days (Mar 2022).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Leeds United injury list

Brenden Aaronson international career: United States caps

Brenden Aaronson has 59 senior caps for United States and 9 international goals.

Last 12 months: 5 caps, 2 starts, 201 minutes in 11 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 7 Jul 2026.