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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S. A. D. · LaLiga

Zé Castro Market Value €25k & Wage Estimate — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S. A. D.

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€25k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€4k–18k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€185k–€917k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
January 13, 1983 · Coimbra
Country of Birth
Portugal
Height
183 cm (6ft 0in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Centre-Back
Current Club
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S. A. D.

Zé Castro’s weekly wage is estimated between €3,558 and €17,635, based on the typical LaLiga pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €25k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Zé Castro’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across LaLiga players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €3,558 €185,000
Median €8,077 €420,000
75th percentile (upper band) €17,635 €917,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Zé Castro at €25k, which is 0.06x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €3M.

Wage vs League Peers

The LaLiga average annual wage is approximately €413k. Zé Castro earns close to that benchmark, at 1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Zé Castro’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €25k, with a career peak of €3M. 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 0.1x. 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

Zé Castro currently plays for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S. A. D. in the LaLiga, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Portugal and currently 43 years old, Zé Castro sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 43, Zé Castro is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.

FAQ

How much does Zé Castro earn per week?

€8,077 per week, equal to €420,000 per year in base wages.

What is Zé Castro’s market value?

€25k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Zé Castro play for?

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S. A. D. in the LaLiga.

How tall is Zé Castro?

183 cm (6ft 0in).

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