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Olympique de Marseille · Ligue 1

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Market Value €18M & Wage Estimate — Olympique de Marseille

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€18M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€115–30k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€6k–€1.6M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
August 5, 1995 · København
Country of Birth
Denmark
Height
185 cm (6ft 0in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Defensive Midfield
Current Club
Olympique de Marseille
Contract Expires
June 2028
Agent
LP Sport Management
International
94 caps · 11 goals

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s weekly wage is estimated between €115 and €29,904, based on the typical Ligue 1 pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €18M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’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) €115 €6,000
Median €11,981 €623,000
75th percentile (upper band) €29,904 €1,555,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Pierre-Emile Højbjerg at €18M, which is 28.89x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €45M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Ligue 1 average annual wage is approximately €398k. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg earns above that benchmark, at 1.6x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €18M, with a career peak of €45M. 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 28.9x. 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

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg currently plays for Olympique de Marseille in the Ligue 1, where he operates as a midfielder.

Nationality

Representing Denmark and currently 30 years old, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 30, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.

Transfer & Contract

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg a contract running until June 2028.

International Career

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has earned 94 senior caps and scored 11 international goals for Denmark.

FAQ

How much does Pierre-Emile Højbjerg earn per week?

€11,981 per week, equal to €623,000 per year in base wages.

What is Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s market value?

€18M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Pierre-Emile Højbjerg play for?

Olympique de Marseille in the Ligue 1.

When does Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s contract expire?

June 2028.

How tall is Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?

185 cm (6ft 0in).

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