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Vancouver Whitecaps FC · MLS

Yohei Takaoka Market Value €3.5M & Wage Estimate — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€3.5M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€7k–22k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€357k–€1.1M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
March 16, 1996 · Yokohama, Kanagawa
Country of Birth
Japan
Height
185 cm (6ft 0in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Goalkeeper
Current Club
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Contract Expires
June 2027
Agent
CCC

Yohei Takaoka’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 €3.5M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Yohei Takaoka’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 Yohei Takaoka at €3.5M, which is 5.94x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

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

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Yohei Takaoka’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €3.5M. 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 5.9x. 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

Yohei Takaoka currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS, where he operates as a goalkeeper.

Nationality

Representing Japan and currently 30 years old, Yohei Takaoka sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 30, Yohei Takaoka is in the late-prime window, where clubs weigh wage against contract length.

Transfer & Contract

Yohei Takaoka a contract running until June 2027.

FAQ

How much does Yohei Takaoka earn per week?

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

What is Yohei Takaoka’s market value?

€3.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Yohei Takaoka play for?

Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS.

When does Yohei Takaoka’s contract expire?

June 2027.

How tall is Yohei Takaoka?

185 cm (6ft 0in).

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