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Zelvia · J1 League

Kotaro Hayashi Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Zelvia

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€900k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€230k–€464k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
November 16, 2000 · ---, Saga
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
170 cm (5ft 6in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Left-Back
Current Club
Zelvia
Contract Expires
January 2026
Agent
Imagent Inc.

Kotaro Hayashi’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 €900k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Kotaro Hayashi’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 Kotaro Hayashi at €900k, which is 2.92x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

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

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Kotaro Hayashi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k. 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

Kotaro Hayashi currently plays for Zelvia in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 25 years old, Kotaro Hayashi sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 25, Kotaro Hayashi is entering peak years, when wage growth tends to accelerate.

Transfer & Contract

Kotaro Hayashi a contract running until January 2026.

FAQ

How much does Kotaro Hayashi earn per week?

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

What is Kotaro Hayashi’s market value?

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

What club does Kotaro Hayashi play for?

Zelvia in the J1 League.

When does Kotaro Hayashi’s contract expire?

January 2026.

How tall is Kotaro Hayashi?

170 cm (5ft 6in).

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