Yuji Kitajima Market Value €250k & Wage Estimate — Avispa Fukuoka
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- August 4, 2000 · Ogori, Fukuoka
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 169 cm (5ft 6in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Left Midfield
- Current Club
- Avispa Fukuoka
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- Agent
- Imagent Inc.
Yuji Kitajima’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 €250k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Yuji Kitajima’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 Yuji Kitajima at €250k, which is 0.81x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €400k.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Yuji Kitajima earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Yuji Kitajima’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €250k, with a career peak of €400k. 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 0.8x. 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
Yuji Kitajima currently plays for Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 25 years old, Yuji Kitajima sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 25, Yuji Kitajima is entering peak years, when wage growth tends to accelerate.
Transfer & Contract
Yuji Kitajima a contract running until January 2026.
FAQ
How much does Yuji Kitajima earn per week?
€5,923 per week, equal to €308,000 per year in base wages.
What is Yuji Kitajima’s market value?
€250k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Yuji Kitajima play for?
Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League.
When does Yuji Kitajima’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Yuji Kitajima?
169 cm (5ft 6in).