Joel Waterman Market Value €2.5M & Wage Estimate — Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- January 24, 1996 · Langley, British Columbia
- Country of Birth
- Canada
- Height
- 188 cm (6ft 2in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Chicago Fire Soccer Club
- Contract Expires
- December 2027
- International
- 15 caps · 0 goals
Joel Waterman’s weekly wage is estimated between €6,865 and €21,673, based on the typical MLS pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €2.5M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Joel Waterman’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) | €6,865 | €357,000 |
| Median | €11,327 | €589,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €21,673 | €1,127,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Joel Waterman at €2.5M, which is 4.24x the player’s annual wage.
Wage vs League Peers
The MLS average annual wage is approximately €463k. Joel Waterman earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Joel Waterman’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €2.5M. 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 4.2x. 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
Joel Waterman currently plays for Chicago Fire Soccer Club in the MLS, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Canada and currently 30 years old, Joel Waterman sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 30, Joel Waterman is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.
Transfer & Contract
Joel Waterman a contract running until December 2027.
International Career
Joel Waterman has earned 15 senior caps for Canada.
FAQ
How much does Joel Waterman earn per week?
€11,327 per week, equal to €589,000 per year in base wages.
What is Joel Waterman’s market value?
€2.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Joel Waterman play for?
Chicago Fire Soccer Club in the MLS.
When does Joel Waterman’s contract expire?
December 2027.
How tall is Joel Waterman?
188 cm (6ft 2in).