Daniel Schmidt Market Value €500k & Wage Estimate — Nagoya Grampus Eight
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- February 3, 1992 · ---, Illinois
- Country of Birth
- United States
- Height
- 197 cm (6ft 5in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Goalkeeper
- Current Club
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Contract Expires
- June 2028
- Agent
- CAA Base Ltd
- International
- 14 caps · 0 goals
Daniel Schmidt’s weekly wage is estimated between €3,865 and €7,769, based on the typical J1 League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €500k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Daniel Schmidt’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) | €3,865 | €201,000 |
| Median | €5,500 | €286,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €7,769 | €404,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Daniel Schmidt at €500k, which is 1.75x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.5M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Daniel Schmidt earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Daniel Schmidt’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €500k, with a career peak of €1.5M. 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 1.7x. 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
Daniel Schmidt currently plays for Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League, where he operates as a goalkeeper.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 34 years old, Daniel Schmidt sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 34, Daniel Schmidt is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Daniel Schmidt a contract running until June 2028.
International Career
Daniel Schmidt has earned 14 senior caps for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Daniel Schmidt earn per week?
€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.
What is Daniel Schmidt’s market value?
€500k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Daniel Schmidt play for?
Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League.
When does Daniel Schmidt’s contract expire?
June 2028.
How tall is Daniel Schmidt?
197 cm (6ft 5in).