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Liverpool Football Club · Premier League

Joel Matip Market Value €8M & Wage Estimate — Liverpool Football Club

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€8M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€120–4k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€6k–€188k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
August 8, 1991 · Bochum
Country of Birth
Germany
Height
195 cm (6ft 4in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Centre-Back
Current Club
Liverpool Football Club
Agent
ASBW Sport Marketing

Joel Matip’s weekly wage is estimated between €120 and €3,615, based on the typical Premier League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €8M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Joel Matip’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Premier League players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €120 €6,250
Median €394 €20,500
75th percentile (upper band) €3,615 €188,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Joel Matip at €8M, which is 390.24x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €40M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Premier League average annual wage is approximately €72k. Joel Matip earns below that benchmark, at 0.3x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Joel Matip’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €8M, with a career peak of €40M. 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 390.2x. 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 Matip currently plays for Liverpool Football Club in the Premier League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Cameroon and currently 34 years old, Joel Matip sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 34, Joel Matip is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.

FAQ

How much does Joel Matip earn per week?

€394 per week, equal to €20,500 per year in base wages.

What is Joel Matip’s market value?

€8M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Joel Matip play for?

Liverpool Football Club in the Premier League.

How tall is Joel Matip?

195 cm (6ft 4in).

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