Rafael Carioca Market Value €1.8M & Wage Estimate — Club Tigres UANL Sinergia Deportiva S.A. de C.V.
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- June 18, 1989 · Rio de Janeiro
- Country of Birth
- Brazil
- Height
- 179 cm (5ft 10in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- Club Tigres UANL Sinergia Deportiva S.A. de C.V.
- Agent
- Santanna Esportes
- International
- 0 caps · 0 goals
Rafael Carioca’s weekly wage is estimated between €9,596 and €18,731, based on the typical Liga MX pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1.8M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Rafael Carioca’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Liga MX players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €9,596 | €499,000 |
| Median | €13,385 | €696,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €18,731 | €974,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Rafael Carioca at €1.8M, which is 2.59x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €6M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Liga MX average annual wage is approximately €651k. Rafael Carioca earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Rafael Carioca’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1.8M, with a career peak of €6M. 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 2.6x. 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
Rafael Carioca currently plays for Club Tigres UANL Sinergia Deportiva S.A. de C.V. in the Liga MX, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Brazil and currently 36 years old, Rafael Carioca sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 36, Rafael Carioca is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
FAQ
How much does Rafael Carioca earn per week?
€13,385 per week, equal to €696,000 per year in base wages.
What is Rafael Carioca’s market value?
€1.8M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Rafael Carioca play for?
Club Tigres UANL Sinergia Deportiva S.A. de C.V. in the Liga MX.
How tall is Rafael Carioca?
179 cm (5ft 10in).