Sho Sasaki Market Value €250k & Wage Estimate — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 2, 1989 · Zama, Kanagawa
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 177 cm (5ft 9in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- International
- 15 caps · 2 goals
Sho Sasaki’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 €250k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Sho Sasaki’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 Sasaki at €250k, which is 0.87x 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 Sasaki earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Sho Sasaki’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €250k, 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 0.9x. 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
Sho Sasaki currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 36 years old, Sho Sasaki sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 36, Sho Sasaki is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Sho Sasaki a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Sho Sasaki has earned 15 senior caps and scored 2 international goals for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Sho Sasaki earn per week?
€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.
What is Sho Sasaki’s market value?
€250k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Sho Sasaki play for?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League.
When does Sho Sasaki’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Sho Sasaki?
177 cm (5ft 9in).