Emil Forsberg Market Value €2.5M & Wage Estimate — Red Bull New York
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 23, 1991 · Sundsvall
- Country of Birth
- Sweden
- Height
- 177 cm (5ft 9in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Left Winger
- Current Club
- Red Bull New York
- Contract Expires
- December 2026
- International
- 92 caps · 21 goals
Emil Forsberg’s weekly wage is estimated between €7,000 and €23,923, based on the typical MLS pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €2.5M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Emil Forsberg’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across MLS players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €7,000 | €364,000 |
| Median | €11,865 | €617,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €23,923 | €1,244,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Emil Forsberg at €2.5M, which is 4.05x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €28M.
Wage vs League Peers
The MLS average annual wage is approximately €463k. Emil Forsberg earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Emil Forsberg’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €2.5M, with a career peak of €28M. 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 4.1x. 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
Emil Forsberg currently plays for Red Bull New York in the MLS, where he operates as a forward.
Nationality
Representing Sweden and currently 34 years old, Emil Forsberg sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 34, Emil Forsberg is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Emil Forsberg a contract running until December 2026.
International Career
Emil Forsberg has earned 92 senior caps and scored 21 international goals for Sweden.
FAQ
How much does Emil Forsberg earn per week?
€11,865 per week, equal to €617,000 per year in base wages.
What is Emil Forsberg’s market value?
€2.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Emil Forsberg play for?
Red Bull New York in the MLS.
When does Emil Forsberg’s contract expire?
December 2026.
How tall is Emil Forsberg?
177 cm (5ft 9in).