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Rafael Elias Market Value €3.2M & Wage Estimate — Kyoto Purple Sanga

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€3.2M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€230k–€464k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
April 12, 1999 · São Paulo
Country of Birth
Brazil
Height
179 cm (5ft 10in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Centre-Forward
Current Club
Kyoto Purple Sanga
Contract Expires
June 2027
International
4 caps · 0 goals

Rafael Elias’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 €3.2M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Rafael Elias’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 Rafael Elias at €3.2M, which is 10.39x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

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

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Rafael Elias’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €3.2M. 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 10.4x. 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

Rafael Elias currently plays for Kyoto Purple Sanga in the J1 League, where he operates as a forward.

Nationality

Representing Brazil and currently 27 years old, Rafael Elias sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 27, Rafael Elias is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

Rafael Elias a contract running until June 2027.

International Career

Rafael Elias has earned 4 senior caps for Brazil.

FAQ

How much does Rafael Elias earn per week?

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

What is Rafael Elias’s market value?

€3.2M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Rafael Elias play for?

Kyoto Purple Sanga in the J1 League.

When does Rafael Elias’s contract expire?

June 2027.

How tall is Rafael Elias?

179 cm (5ft 10in).

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