David Bates Market Value €1.2M & Wage Estimate — Royal Standard Club de Liège
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- October 5, 1996 · Kirkcaldy
- Country of Birth
- Scotland
- Height
- 193 cm (6ft 3in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Royal Standard Club de Liège
- Contract Expires
- June 2027
- Agent
- Classico
- International
- 4 caps · 0 goals
David Bates’s weekly wage is estimated between €644 and €17,423, based on the typical Pro League (Belgium) pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1.2M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because David Bates’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Pro League (Belgium) players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €644 | €33,500 |
| Median | €7,673 | €399,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €17,423 | €906,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values David Bates at €1.2M, which is 3.01x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2.8M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Pro League (Belgium) average annual wage is approximately €275k. David Bates earns close to that benchmark, at 1.4x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
David Bates’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1.2M, with a career peak of €2.8M. 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 3x. 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
David Bates currently plays for Royal Standard Club de Liège in the Pro League (Belgium), where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Scotland and currently 29 years old, David Bates sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 29, David Bates is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
David Bates a contract running until June 2027.
International Career
David Bates has earned 4 senior caps for Scotland.
FAQ
How much does David Bates earn per week?
€7,673 per week, equal to €399,000 per year in base wages.
What is David Bates’s market value?
€1.2M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does David Bates play for?
Royal Standard Club de Liège in the Pro League (Belgium).
When does David Bates’s contract expire?
June 2027.
How tall is David Bates?
193 cm (6ft 3in).