Yuta Nakayama Market Value €1.5M & Wage Estimate — Zelvia
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- February 16, 1997 · Ryugasaki, Ibaraki
- Country of Birth
- Japan
- Height
- 181 cm (5ft 11in)
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Zelvia
- Contract Expires
- January 2026
- Agent
- HEROE
- International
- 22 caps · 0 goals
Yuta Nakayama’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 €1.5M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Yuta Nakayama’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 Nakayama at €1.5M, which is 4.82x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.8M.
Wage vs League Peers
The J1 League average annual wage is approximately €287k. Yuta Nakayama earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Yuta Nakayama’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1.5M, with a career peak of €1.8M. 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 4.8x. 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
Yuta Nakayama currently plays for Zelvia in the J1 League, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Japan and currently 29 years old, Yuta Nakayama sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 29, Yuta Nakayama is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Yuta Nakayama a contract running until January 2026.
International Career
Yuta Nakayama has earned 22 senior caps for Japan.
FAQ
How much does Yuta Nakayama earn per week?
€5,981 per week, equal to €311,000 per year in base wages.
What is Yuta Nakayama’s market value?
€1.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Yuta Nakayama play for?
Zelvia in the J1 League.
When does Yuta Nakayama’s contract expire?
January 2026.
How tall is Yuta Nakayama?
181 cm (5ft 11in).