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Nagoya Grampus Eight · J1 League

Sho Inagaki Market Value €650k & Wage Estimate — Nagoya Grampus Eight

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€650k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–8k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€201k–€404k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
December 25, 1991 · Nerima, Tokyo
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
176 cm (5ft 9in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Defensive Midfield
Current Club
Nagoya Grampus Eight
Contract Expires
January 2026
Agent
J-Planning 
International
4 caps · 3 goals

Sho Inagaki’s weekly wage is estimated between €3,865 and €7,769, based on the typical J1 League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €650k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Sho Inagaki’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) €3,865 €201,000
Median €5,500 €286,000
75th percentile (upper band) €7,769 €404,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Sho Inagaki at €650k, which is 2.27x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.3M.

Wage vs League Peers

The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Sho Inagaki earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Sho Inagaki’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €650k, with a career peak of €1.3M. 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 2.3x. 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

Sho Inagaki currently plays for Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 34 years old, Sho Inagaki sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 34, Sho Inagaki is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.

Transfer & Contract

Sho Inagaki a contract running until January 2026.

International Career

Sho Inagaki has earned 4 senior caps and scored 3 international goals for Japan.

FAQ

How much does Sho Inagaki earn per week?

€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.

What is Sho Inagaki’s market value?

€650k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Sho Inagaki play for?

Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League.

When does Sho Inagaki’s contract expire?

January 2026.

How tall is Sho Inagaki?

176 cm (5ft 9in).

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