Craig Wighton Market Value €200k & Wage Estimate — Heart of Midlothian Football Club
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- July 27, 1997 · Dundee
- Country of Birth
- Scotland
- Height
- 175 cm (5ft 8in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Forward
- Current Club
- Heart of Midlothian Football Club
- Contract Expires
- May 2025
Craig Wighton’s weekly wage is estimated between €423 and €4,808, based on the typical Scottish Premiership pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €200k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Craig Wighton’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Scottish Premiership players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €423 | €22,000 |
| Median | €1,279 | €66,500 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €4,808 | €250,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Craig Wighton at €200k, which is 3.01x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €400k.
Wage vs League Peers
The Scottish Premiership average annual wage is approximately €61k. Craig Wighton earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Craig Wighton’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €200k, with a career peak of €400k. 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
Craig Wighton currently plays for Heart of Midlothian Football Club in the Scottish Premiership, where he operates as a forward.
Nationality
Representing Scotland and currently 28 years old, Craig Wighton sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 28, Craig Wighton is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Craig Wighton a contract running until May 2025.
FAQ
How much does Craig Wighton earn per week?
€1,279 per week, equal to €66,500 per year in base wages.
What is Craig Wighton’s market value?
€200k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Craig Wighton play for?
Heart of Midlothian Football Club in the Scottish Premiership.
When does Craig Wighton’s contract expire?
May 2025.
How tall is Craig Wighton?
175 cm (5ft 8in).