Riku Yamada Market Value €250k & Wage Estimate — V-Varen Nagasaki
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- April 15, 1998 · Kiyose, Tokyo
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 175 cm (5ft 8in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- V-Varen Nagasaki
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
Riku Yamada’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 €250k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Riku Yamada’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 Riku Yamada at €250k, which is 0.81x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €500k.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Riku Yamada earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Riku Yamada’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €250k, with a career peak of €500k. 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 0.8x. 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
Riku Yamada currently plays for V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 28 years old, Riku Yamada sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 28, Riku Yamada is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Riku Yamada a contract running until January 2026.
FAQ
How much does Riku Yamada earn per week?
€5,923 per week, equal to €308,000 per year in base wages.
What is Riku Yamada’s market value?
€250k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Riku Yamada play for?
V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League.
When does Riku Yamada’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Riku Yamada?
175 cm (5ft 8in).