Yuta Higuchi Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Kashima Antlers FC
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 30, 1996 · ---, Saga
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 168 cm (5ft 6in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Central Midfield
- Current Club
- Kashima Antlers FC
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
Yuta Higuchi’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 €900k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Yuta Higuchi’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 Yuta Higuchi at €900k, which is 2.89x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.5M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Yuta Higuchi earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Yuta Higuchi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k, 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 2.9x. 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
Yuta Higuchi currently plays for Kashima Antlers FC in the J1 League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 29 years old, Yuta Higuchi sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 29, Yuta Higuchi is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Yuta Higuchi a contract running until January 2026.
FAQ
How much does Yuta Higuchi earn per week?
€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.
What is Yuta Higuchi’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Yuta Higuchi play for?
Kashima Antlers FC in the J1 League.
When does Yuta Higuchi’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Yuta Higuchi?
168 cm (5ft 6in).