Daiya Maekawa Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Rakuten Vissel Kobe
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- September 8, 1994 · Hiroshima, Hiroshima
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 191 cm (6ft 3in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Goalkeeper
- Current Club
- Rakuten Vissel Kobe
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- Agent
- Sarcle Co. Ltd.
- International
- 2 caps · 0 goals
Daiya Maekawa’s weekly wage is estimated between €4,135 and €8,596, based on the typical J1 League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €900k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Daiya Maekawa’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across J1 League players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €4,135 | €215,000 |
| Median | €5,981 | €311,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €8,596 | €447,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Daiya Maekawa at €900k, which is 2.89x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Daiya Maekawa earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Daiya Maekawa’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k, with a career peak of €1M. 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 2.9x. 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
Daiya Maekawa currently plays for Rakuten Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, where he operates as a goalkeeper.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 31 years old, Daiya Maekawa sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 31, Daiya Maekawa is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.
Transfer & Contract
Daiya Maekawa a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Daiya Maekawa has earned 2 senior caps for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Daiya Maekawa earn per week?
€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.
What is Daiya Maekawa’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Daiya Maekawa play for?
Rakuten Vissel Kobe in the J1 League.
When does Daiya Maekawa’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Daiya Maekawa?
191 cm (6ft 3in).