The Founding Years
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, commonly known as Wolves, was founded in 1877 as St. Luke’s F.C12. Two years later, they merged with local cricket and football club The Wanderers, to form Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Early Success
Wolves were founder members of the Football League along with eleven other clubs. They won the FA Cup for the first time in 1893 by beating Everton 1-0 in the final at Fallowfield, Manchester. When they won it for a second time by beating Newcastle United 3-1 in the final at Crystal Palace, London, they became the lowest-placed Football League club to win the trophy, having finished ninth in the second division.
The Golden Era
Legendary former player Stan Cullis became manager in 1948 and helped Wolves win their third FA Cup, defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium the following year. Wolves became champions of England for the first time when they won the first division in the 1953/54 season. Also in the 1953/54 season, Wolves became one of the first clubs in Britain to install floodlights in their stadium.
Champions of the World
The most famous match saw Wolves defeat Honved 3-2, whose team included many of the Hungarian national side who had just beaten England twice. The result led the national media to proclaim Wolves “Champions of the World”.
Ups and Downs
After winning two League Cups, in 1974 and 1980, Wolves suffered three consecutive relegations, ending up in the fourth division. The signing of the club’s record goal scorer Steve Bull followed in 1986, with Bully’s 306 goals over 13 seasons helping the club climb back to the second division.
10 Fun Facts
- Wolves were founded in 18773.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is commonly known as Wolves.
- Wolves play their home matches at the Molineux Stadium.
- Wolves have won numerous major trophies throughout their history.
- Over the years, Wolves have been home to several iconic players.
- Wolves are known for their distinctive kit consisting of old gold and black colors.
- In the 2017-2018 season, Wolves secured promotion to the Premier League after finishing top of the Championship.
- Wolves enjoyed success in European competitions during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Wolves reached the final of the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) in the 1971-1972 season.
- Steve Bull, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers from 1986 to 1999, holds the record for the most goals scored in a Wolves shirt with an impressive 306 goals.
Team Valuation
The total market value of Wolverhampton FC is €339.90 million1. The club has a squad size of 24 players, with an average age of 25.3. The current transfer record is +€75.20 million.
Players Salaries (as of 04.05.2024)
| Player Name | Weekly Salary | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sarabia | £110,000 | £5,720,000 |
| Nélson Semedo | £84,000 | £4,368,000 |
| Matheus Cunha | £79,000 | £4,108,000 |
| Jonny | £75,000 | £3,900,000 |
| Craig Dawson | £67,000 | £3,484,000 |
| José Sá | £65,000 | £3,380,000 |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | £56,000 | £2,912,000 |
| João Gomes | £55,000 | £2,860,000 |
| Boubacar Traoré | £53,000 | £2,756,000 |
| Matt Doherty | £49,000 | £2,548,000 |
Please note that these are just a few players from the team. The total wage bill for all the players combined is £49,594,000.
