Paul Iacob Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — SC Oţelul Galaţi
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- June 21, 1996 · Constanța
- Country of Birth
- Romania
- Height
- 185 cm (6ft 0in)
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- SC Oţelul Galaţi
- Contract Expires
- June 2026
- International
- 2 caps · 0 goals
Paul Iacob’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 €900k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Paul Iacob’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 Paul Iacob at €900k, which is 13.64x 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. Paul Iacob earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Paul Iacob’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 13.6x. 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
Paul Iacob currently plays for SC Oţelul Galaţi in the Liga I (Romania), where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Romania and currently 29 years old, Paul Iacob sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 29, Paul Iacob is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Paul Iacob a contract running until June 2026.
International Career
Paul Iacob has earned 2 senior caps for Romania.
FAQ
How much does Paul Iacob earn per week?
€1,269 per week, equal to €66,000 per year in base wages.
What is Paul Iacob’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Paul Iacob play for?
SC Oţelul Galaţi in the Liga I (Romania).
When does Paul Iacob’s contract expire?
June 2026.
How tall is Paul Iacob?
185 cm (6ft 0in).