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Vancouver Whitecaps FC · MLS

Sam Adekugbe Market Value €800k & Wage Estimate — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€800k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€7k–22k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€357k–€1.1M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
January 16, 1995 · London
Country of Birth
England
Height
176 cm (5ft 9in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Left-Back
Current Club
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Contract Expires
December 2026
Agent
ATG Sports
International
44 caps · 1 goals

Sam Adekugbe’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 €800k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Sam Adekugbe’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 Sam Adekugbe at €800k, which is 1.36x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2.5M.

Wage vs League Peers

The MLS average annual wage is approximately €463k. Sam Adekugbe earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Sam Adekugbe’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €800k, with a career peak of €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 1.4x. 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

Sam Adekugbe currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Canada and currently 31 years old, Sam Adekugbe sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 31, Sam Adekugbe is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.

Transfer & Contract

Sam Adekugbe a contract running until December 2026.

International Career

Sam Adekugbe has earned 44 senior caps and scored 1 international goals for Canada.

FAQ

How much does Sam Adekugbe earn per week?

€11,327 per week, equal to €589,000 per year in base wages.

What is Sam Adekugbe’s market value?

€800k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Sam Adekugbe play for?

Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS.

When does Sam Adekugbe’s contract expire?

December 2026.

How tall is Sam Adekugbe?

176 cm (5ft 9in).

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