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1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 · Bundesliga

Elkin Soto Market Value €50k & Wage Estimate — 1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€50k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€5k–19k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€268k–€997k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
August 4, 1980 · Manizales
Country of Birth
Colombia
Height
179 cm (5ft 10in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Central Midfield
Current Club
1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05

Elkin Soto’s weekly wage is estimated between €5,154 and €19,173, based on the typical Bundesliga pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €50k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Elkin Soto’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Bundesliga players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €5,154 €268,000
Median €9,404 €489,000
75th percentile (upper band) €19,173 €997,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Elkin Soto at €50k, which is 0.1x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Bundesliga average annual wage is approximately €482k. Elkin Soto earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Elkin Soto’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €50k, with a career peak of €2M. This figure tracks age, contract length, recent form, and demand for his position.

Wage-to-Value Ratio

The market-value-to-wage ratio is roughly 0.1x. Ratios above 5x typically indicate players whose transfer valuation significantly outstrips their current pay; ratios below 1x often signal marquee veterans on heavily front-loaded contracts.

Context & Career

Club

Elkin Soto currently plays for 1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, where he operates as a midfielder.

Nationality

Representing Colombia and currently 45 years old, Elkin Soto sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 45, Elkin Soto is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.

FAQ

How much does Elkin Soto earn per week?

€9,404 per week, equal to €489,000 per year in base wages.

What is Elkin Soto’s market value?

€50k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Elkin Soto play for?

1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.

How tall is Elkin Soto?

179 cm (5ft 10in).

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