Yusuke Kobayashi Market Value €150k & Wage Estimate — JEF United
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 23, 1994 · Urawa, Saitama
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 171 cm (5ft 7in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- JEF United
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- International
- 3 caps · 0 goals
Yusuke Kobayashi’s weekly wage is estimated between €4,135 and €8,596, based on the typical J1 League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €150k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Yusuke Kobayashi’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) | €4,135 | €215,000 |
| Median | €5,981 | €311,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €8,596 | €447,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Yusuke Kobayashi at €150k, which is 0.48x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €500k.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Yusuke Kobayashi earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Yusuke Kobayashi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €150k, with a career peak of €500k. 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 0.5x. 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
Yusuke Kobayashi currently plays for JEF United in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 31 years old, Yusuke Kobayashi sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 31, Yusuke Kobayashi is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.
Transfer & Contract
Yusuke Kobayashi a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Yusuke Kobayashi has earned 3 senior caps for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Yusuke Kobayashi earn per week?
€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.
What is Yusuke Kobayashi’s market value?
€150k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Yusuke Kobayashi play for?
JEF United in the J1 League.
When does Yusuke Kobayashi’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Yusuke Kobayashi?
171 cm (5ft 7in).