Everything You Need to Know About the Lionesses’ Tax‑Time Bonanza
After clinching the Euro 2025 title, the Lionesses won more than just bragging rights – they’re also handing the Treasury a tender of £788,900 in tax and national insurance. Here’s how the numbers break down, straight from the audit gurus at Blick Rothenberg.
What the figures actually mean
- Average bonus per player: roughly £73,000. Pretty sweet, but not exactly pocket‑friendly.
- Effective tax rate: about 47% (45% income tax + 2% NIC) on earnings above the £125,140 threshold.
- Individual tax load: each player could end up paying around £34,300 in tax.
- FA’s employer NIC: the governing body faces an extra £255,000 on the prize payouts.
- Side‑income tax: marketing deals, appearance fees, and image rights will bump up the tax bill as the women’s game pops up on every billboard and bench.
But hey, no matter the tax bill, the mood’s still sky‑high!
Imagine the squad walking into the championship trophy room – champagne flutes clink, fans roar, and even the taxman’s voice sounds oddly polite. The win is a genuine boost for the sport, even if it leaves the finances a bit stingier.
A quick cheat‑sheet you can share
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Prize money tax & NIC (all squad) | £788,900 |
| FA’s employer NIC | £255,000 |
| Average tax per player | ≈£34,300 |
| Average player bonus | ≈£73,000 |
So, congrats to the Lionesses for smashing Europe and letting the treasury have a nosy bite of their glory. Next time they hit the field, maybe bring a tax calculator along – just to keep things balanced!
