Shu Kurata Market Value €100k & Wage Estimate — Gamba Osaka
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- November 26, 1988 · Takatsuki, Osaka
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 172 cm (5ft 7in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Left Midfield
- Current Club
- Gamba Osaka
- Contract Expires
- June 2027
- International
- 9 caps · 2 goals
Shu Kurata’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 €100k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Shu Kurata’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 Shu Kurata at €100k, which is 0.35x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.5M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Shu Kurata earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Shu Kurata’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €100k, with a career peak of €1.5M. 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 0.3x. 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
Shu Kurata currently plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 37 years old, Shu Kurata sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 37, Shu Kurata is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Shu Kurata a contract running until June 2027.
International Career
Shu Kurata has earned 9 senior caps and scored 2 international goals for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Shu Kurata earn per week?
€5,500 per week, equal to €286,000 per year in base wages.
What is Shu Kurata’s market value?
€100k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Shu Kurata play for?
Gamba Osaka in the J1 League.
When does Shu Kurata’s contract expire?
June 2027.
How tall is Shu Kurata?
172 cm (5ft 7in).