Issouf Macalou Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- December 27, 1998 · Abidjan
- Country of Birth
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Height
- 187 cm (6ft 1in)
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Primary Position
- Right Winger
- Current Club
- Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj
- Contract Expires
- June 2028
- Agent
- BTFM
Issouf Macalou’s weekly wage is estimated between €423 and €4,808, based on the typical Liga I (Romania) pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €900k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Issouf Macalou’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Liga I (Romania) players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €423 | €22,000 |
| Median | €1,279 | €66,500 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €4,808 | €250,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Issouf Macalou at €900k, which is 13.53x the player’s annual wage.
Wage vs League Peers
The Liga I (Romania) average annual wage is approximately €58k. Issouf Macalou earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Issouf Macalou’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k. 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 13.5x. 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
Issouf Macalou currently plays for Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I (Romania), where he operates as a forward.
Nationality
Representing Cote d'Ivoire and currently 27 years old, Issouf Macalou sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 27, Issouf Macalou is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Issouf Macalou a contract running until June 2028.
FAQ
How much does Issouf Macalou earn per week?
€1,279 per week, equal to €66,500 per year in base wages.
What is Issouf Macalou’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Issouf Macalou play for?
Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I (Romania).
When does Issouf Macalou’s contract expire?
June 2028.
How tall is Issouf Macalou?
187 cm (6ft 1in).