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Kawasaki Frontale · J1 League

So Kawahara Market Value €1M & Wage Estimate — Kawasaki Frontale

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€1M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–9k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€230k–€464k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
March 13, 1998 · Yamaga, Kumamoto
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
169 cm (5ft 6in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Defensive Midfield
Current Club
Kawasaki Frontale
Contract Expires
June 2027

So Kawahara’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 €1M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because So Kawahara’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 So Kawahara at €1M, which is 3.25x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

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

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

So Kawahara’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1M. 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 3.2x. 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

So Kawahara currently plays for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 28 years old, So Kawahara sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 28, So Kawahara is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

So Kawahara a contract running until June 2027.

FAQ

How much does So Kawahara earn per week?

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

What is So Kawahara’s market value?

€1M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does So Kawahara play for?

Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League.

When does So Kawahara’s contract expire?

June 2027.

How tall is So Kawahara?

169 cm (5ft 6in).

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