Kei Chinen Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Kashima Antlers FC
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- March 17, 1995 · Shimajiri, Okinawa
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 177 cm (5ft 9in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- Kashima Antlers FC
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- Agent
- Sports Solution
Kei Chinen’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 Kei Chinen’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 Kei Chinen at €900k, which is 2.89x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.3M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Kei Chinen earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Kei Chinen’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k, with a career peak of €1.3M. 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
Kei Chinen currently plays for Kashima Antlers FC in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 31 years old, Kei Chinen sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 31, Kei Chinen is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.
Transfer & Contract
Kei Chinen a contract running until January 2026.
FAQ
How much does Kei Chinen earn per week?
€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.
What is Kei Chinen’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Kei Chinen play for?
Kashima Antlers FC in the J1 League.
When does Kei Chinen’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Kei Chinen?
177 cm (5ft 9in).