Iulian Cristea Market Value €1M & Wage Estimate — Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- July 17, 1994 · Mediaş
- Country of Birth
- Romania
- Height
- 184 cm (6ft 0in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj
- Contract Expires
- June 2028
- International
- 4 caps · 0 goals
Iulian Cristea’s weekly wage is estimated between €394 and €4,981, based on the typical Liga I (Romania) pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Iulian Cristea’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) | €394 | €20,500 |
| Median | €1,269 | €66,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €4,981 | €259,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Iulian Cristea at €1M, which is 15.15x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.5M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Liga I (Romania) average annual wage is approximately €58k. Iulian Cristea earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Iulian Cristea’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1M, 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 15.2x. 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
Iulian Cristea currently plays for Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I (Romania), where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Romania and currently 31 years old, Iulian Cristea sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 31, Iulian Cristea is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.
Transfer & Contract
Iulian Cristea a contract running until June 2028.
International Career
Iulian Cristea has earned 4 senior caps for Romania.
FAQ
How much does Iulian Cristea earn per week?
€1,269 per week, equal to €66,000 per year in base wages.
What is Iulian Cristea’s market value?
€1M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Iulian Cristea play for?
Asociația Sportivă Fotbal Club Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I (Romania).
When does Iulian Cristea’s contract expire?
June 2028.
How tall is Iulian Cristea?
184 cm (6ft 0in).