Kee-hee Kim Market Value €150k & Wage Estimate — Seattle Sounders FC
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- July 13, 1989 · Busan
- Country of Birth
- Korea, South
- Height
- 188 cm (6ft 2in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Contract Expires
- December 2026
- International
- 23 caps · 0 goals
Kee-hee Kim’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 €150k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Kee-hee Kim’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 Kee-hee Kim at €150k, which is 0.24x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1M.
Wage vs League Peers
The MLS average annual wage is approximately €463k. Kee-hee Kim earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Kee-hee Kim’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €150k, with a career peak of €1M. 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 0.2x. 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
Kee-hee Kim currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Korea, South and currently 36 years old, Kee-hee Kim sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 36, Kee-hee Kim is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Kee-hee Kim a contract running until December 2026.
International Career
Kee-hee Kim has earned 23 senior caps for Korea, South.
FAQ
How much does Kee-hee Kim earn per week?
€11,865 per week, equal to €617,000 per year in base wages.
What is Kee-hee Kim’s market value?
€150k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Kee-hee Kim play for?
Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS.
When does Kee-hee Kim’s contract expire?
December 2026.
How tall is Kee-hee Kim?
188 cm (6ft 2in).