Taichi Kikuchi Market Value €325k & Wage Estimate — Nagoya Grampus Eight
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- May 7, 1999 · ---, Saitama
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 160 cm (5ft 2in)
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Primary Position
- Attacking Midfield
- Current Club
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
Taichi Kikuchi’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 €325k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Taichi Kikuchi’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 Taichi Kikuchi at €325k, which is 1.06x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €600k.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Taichi Kikuchi earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Taichi Kikuchi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €325k, with a career peak of €600k. 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 1.1x. 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
Taichi Kikuchi currently plays for Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 26 years old, Taichi Kikuchi sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 26, Taichi Kikuchi is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Taichi Kikuchi a contract running until January 2026.
FAQ
How much does Taichi Kikuchi earn per week?
€5,923 per week, equal to €308,000 per year in base wages.
What is Taichi Kikuchi’s market value?
€325k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Taichi Kikuchi play for?
Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J1 League.
When does Taichi Kikuchi’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Taichi Kikuchi?
160 cm (5ft 2in).