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Zelvia · J1 League

Gen Shoji Market Value €350k & Wage Estimate — Zelvia

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€350k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–8k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€201k–€404k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
December 11, 1992 · Kobe, Hyogo
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
182 cm (5ft 11in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Centre-Back
Current Club
Zelvia
Contract Expires
January 2026
Agent
TODER
International
20 caps · 1 goals

Gen Shoji’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 €350k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Gen Shoji’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 Gen Shoji at €350k, which is 1.22x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €3.8M.

Wage vs League Peers

The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Gen Shoji earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Gen Shoji’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €350k, with a career peak of €3.8M. 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 1.2x. 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

Gen Shoji currently plays for Zelvia in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 33 years old, Gen Shoji sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 33, Gen Shoji is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.

Transfer & Contract

Gen Shoji a contract running until January 2026.

International Career

Gen Shoji has earned 20 senior caps and scored 1 international goals for Japan.

FAQ

How much does Gen Shoji earn per week?

€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.

What is Gen Shoji’s market value?

€350k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Gen Shoji play for?

Zelvia in the J1 League.

When does Gen Shoji’s contract expire?

January 2026.

How tall is Gen Shoji?

182 cm (5ft 11in).

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