Kensuke Nagai Market Value €150k & Wage Estimate — Nagoya Grampus Eight
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- March 5, 1989 · Fukuyama, Hiroshima
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 177 cm (5ft 9in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Forward
- Current Club
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- International
- 12 caps · 3 goals
Kensuke Nagai’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 €150k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Kensuke Nagai’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 Kensuke Nagai at €150k, which is 0.52x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.4M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Kensuke Nagai earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Kensuke Nagai’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €150k, with a career peak of €1.4M. 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 0.5x. 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
Kensuke Nagai currently plays for Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League, where he operates as a forward.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 37 years old, Kensuke Nagai sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 37, Kensuke Nagai is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Kensuke Nagai a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Kensuke Nagai has earned 12 senior caps and scored 3 international goals for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Kensuke Nagai earn per week?
€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.
What is Kensuke Nagai’s market value?
€150k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Kensuke Nagai play for?
Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League.
When does Kensuke Nagai’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Kensuke Nagai?
177 cm (5ft 9in).