Hotaru Yamaguchi Market Value €300k & Wage Estimate — V-Varen Nagasaki
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 6, 1990 · Nabari, Mie
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 174 cm (5ft 8in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- V-Varen Nagasaki
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- International
- 48 caps · 3 goals
Hotaru Yamaguchi’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 €300k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Hotaru Yamaguchi’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 Hotaru Yamaguchi at €300k, which is 1.05x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Hotaru Yamaguchi earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Hotaru Yamaguchi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €300k, 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 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
Hotaru Yamaguchi currently plays for V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 35 years old, Hotaru Yamaguchi sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 35, Hotaru Yamaguchi is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Hotaru Yamaguchi a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Hotaru Yamaguchi has earned 48 senior caps and scored 3 international goals for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Hotaru Yamaguchi earn per week?
€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.
What is Hotaru Yamaguchi’s market value?
€300k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Hotaru Yamaguchi play for?
V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League.
When does Hotaru Yamaguchi’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Hotaru Yamaguchi?
174 cm (5ft 8in).