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Naohiro Sugiyama Market Value €400k & Wage Estimate — JEF United

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€400k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€230k–€464k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
September 7, 1998 · Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
176 cm (5ft 9in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Right Winger
Current Club
JEF United
Contract Expires
January 2026

Naohiro Sugiyama’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 €400k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Naohiro Sugiyama’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 Naohiro Sugiyama at €400k, which is 1.3x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €600k.

Wage vs League Peers

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

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Naohiro Sugiyama’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €400k, with a career peak of €600k. 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 1.3x. 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

Naohiro Sugiyama currently plays for JEF United in the J1 League, where he operates as a forward.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 27 years old, Naohiro Sugiyama sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 27, Naohiro Sugiyama is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

Naohiro Sugiyama a contract running until January 2026.

FAQ

How much does Naohiro Sugiyama earn per week?

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

What is Naohiro Sugiyama’s market value?

€400k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Naohiro Sugiyama play for?

JEF United in the J1 League.

When does Naohiro Sugiyama’s contract expire?

January 2026.

How tall is Naohiro Sugiyama?

176 cm (5ft 9in).

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