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Rakuten Vissel Kobe · J1 League

Katsuya Nagato Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Rakuten Vissel Kobe

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€900k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€215k–€447k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
January 15, 1995 · Sakura, Chiba
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
173 cm (5ft 8in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Left-Back
Current Club
Rakuten Vissel Kobe
Contract Expires
June 2027
Agent
STARBERA

Katsuya Nagato’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 Katsuya Nagato’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 Katsuya Nagato 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. Katsuya Nagato earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Katsuya Nagato’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

Katsuya Nagato currently plays for Rakuten Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 31 years old, Katsuya Nagato sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 31, Katsuya Nagato is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.

Transfer & Contract

Katsuya Nagato a contract running until June 2027.

FAQ

How much does Katsuya Nagato earn per week?

€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.

What is Katsuya Nagato’s market value?

€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Katsuya Nagato play for?

Rakuten Vissel Kobe in the J1 League.

When does Katsuya Nagato’s contract expire?

June 2027.

How tall is Katsuya Nagato?

173 cm (5ft 8in).

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