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Kyoto Purple Sanga · J1 League

Hidehiro Sugai Market Value €750k & Wage Estimate — Kyoto Purple Sanga

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€750k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€230k–€464k
Estimate

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Born
October 27, 1998 · Chuo, Yamanashi
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
172 cm (5ft 7in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Right-Back
Current Club
Kyoto Purple Sanga
Contract Expires
June 2027

Hidehiro Sugai’s weekly wage is estimated between €4,423 and €8,923, based on the typical J1 League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €750k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Hidehiro Sugai’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) €4,423 €230,000
Median €5,923 €308,000
75th percentile (upper band) €8,923 €464,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Hidehiro Sugai at €750k, which is 2.44x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Hidehiro Sugai earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Hidehiro Sugai’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €750k. 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 2.4x. 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

Hidehiro Sugai currently plays for Kyoto Purple Sanga in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 27 years old, Hidehiro Sugai sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 27, Hidehiro Sugai is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

Hidehiro Sugai a contract running until June 2027.

FAQ

How much does Hidehiro Sugai earn per week?

€5,923 per week, equal to €308,000 per year in base wages.

What is Hidehiro Sugai’s market value?

€750k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Hidehiro Sugai play for?

Kyoto Purple Sanga in the J1 League.

When does Hidehiro Sugai’s contract expire?

June 2027.

How tall is Hidehiro Sugai?

172 cm (5ft 7in).

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