Kotaro Hayashi Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Zelvia
Updated April 15, 2026
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).