Midfielder
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1

Paul Akouokou Market Value €1.5M & Wage Estimate — Olympique Lyonnais

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€1.5M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€3k–20k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€165k–€1M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
December 20, 1997 · Abidjan
Country of Birth
Cote d'Ivoire
Height
181 cm (5ft 11in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Defensive Midfield
Current Club
Olympique Lyonnais
Contract Expires
June 2026
International
4 caps · 0 goals

Paul Akouokou’s weekly wage is estimated between €3,173 and €20,000, based on the typical Ligue 1 pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1.5M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Paul Akouokou’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Ligue 1 players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €3,173 €165,000
Median €9,538 €496,000
75th percentile (upper band) €20,000 €1,040,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Paul Akouokou at €1.5M, which is 3.02x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €5M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Ligue 1 average annual wage is approximately €398k. Paul Akouokou earns close to that benchmark, at 1.2x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Paul Akouokou’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1.5M, with a career peak of €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 3x. 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 Akouokou currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, where he operates as a midfielder.

Nationality

Representing Cote d'Ivoire and currently 28 years old, Paul Akouokou sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 28, Paul Akouokou is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

Paul Akouokou a contract running until June 2026.

International Career

Paul Akouokou has earned 4 senior caps for Cote d'Ivoire.

FAQ

How much does Paul Akouokou earn per week?

€9,538 per week, equal to €496,000 per year in base wages.

What is Paul Akouokou’s market value?

€1.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Paul Akouokou play for?

Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1.

When does Paul Akouokou’s contract expire?

June 2026.

How tall is Paul Akouokou?

181 cm (5ft 11in).

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