Ricardo Silva Market Value €75k & Wage Estimate — FC Paços de Ferreira
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- August 19, 1980 · Azurém
- Country of Birth
- Portugal
- Height
- 186 cm (6ft 1in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- FC Paços de Ferreira
Ricardo Silva’s weekly wage is estimated between €1,452 and €2,500, based on the typical Primeira Liga pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €75k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Ricardo Silva’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Primeira Liga players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €1,452 | €75,500 |
| Median | €1,942 | €101,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €2,500 | €130,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Ricardo Silva at €75k, which is 0.74x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €1.2M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Primeira Liga average annual wage is approximately €89k. Ricardo Silva earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Ricardo Silva’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €75k, with a career peak of €1.2M. 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 0.7x. 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
Ricardo Silva currently plays for FC Paços de Ferreira in the Primeira Liga, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Cape Verde and currently 45 years old, Ricardo Silva sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 45, Ricardo Silva is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
FAQ
How much does Ricardo Silva earn per week?
€1,942 per week, equal to €101,000 per year in base wages.
What is Ricardo Silva’s market value?
€75k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Ricardo Silva play for?
FC Paços de Ferreira in the Primeira Liga.
How tall is Ricardo Silva?
186 cm (6ft 1in).