Defender
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk · Pro League (Belgium)

Joris Kayembe Market Value €2.5M & Wage Estimate — Koninklijke Racing Club Genk

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€2.5M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€644–17k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€34k–€906k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
August 8, 1994 · Brussel
Country of Birth
Belgium
Height
181 cm (5ft 11in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Left-Back
Current Club
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk
Contract Expires
June 2026
Agent
DWMA
International
23 caps · 0 goals

Joris Kayembe’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 €2.5M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Joris Kayembe’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 Joris Kayembe at €2.5M, which is 6.27x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €3.5M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Pro League (Belgium) average annual wage is approximately €275k. Joris Kayembe earns close to that benchmark, at 1.4x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Joris Kayembe’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €2.5M, with a career peak of €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 6.3x. 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

Joris Kayembe currently plays for Koninklijke Racing Club Genk in the Pro League (Belgium), where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing DR Congo and currently 31 years old, Joris Kayembe sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

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

Transfer & Contract

Joris Kayembe a contract running until June 2026.

International Career

Joris Kayembe has earned 23 senior caps for DR Congo.

FAQ

How much does Joris Kayembe earn per week?

€7,673 per week, equal to €399,000 per year in base wages.

What is Joris Kayembe’s market value?

€2.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Joris Kayembe play for?

Koninklijke Racing Club Genk in the Pro League (Belgium).

When does Joris Kayembe’s contract expire?

June 2026.

How tall is Joris Kayembe?

181 cm (5ft 11in).

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