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Genoa Cricket and Football Club · Serie A

Diego Polenta Market Value €1M & Wage Estimate — Genoa Cricket and Football Club

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€1M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€5k–49k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€280k–€2.6M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
February 6, 1992 · Montevideo
Country of Birth
Uruguay
Height
185 cm (6ft 0in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Centre-Back
Current Club
Genoa Cricket and Football Club
Contract Expires
December 2023
Agent
Oscar Bentancourt

Diego Polenta’s weekly wage is estimated between €5,385 and €49,231, based on the typical Serie A pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because Diego Polenta’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Serie A players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €5,385 €280,000
Median €26,731 €1,390,000
75th percentile (upper band) €49,231 €2,560,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values Diego Polenta at €1M, which is 0.72x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2.8M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Serie A average annual wage is approximately €1.2M. Diego Polenta earns close to that benchmark, at 1.2x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

Diego Polenta’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1M, 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 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

Diego Polenta currently plays for Genoa Cricket and Football Club in the Serie A, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Uruguay and currently 34 years old, Diego Polenta sits in the top 25% bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

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

Transfer & Contract

Diego Polenta a contract running until December 2023.

FAQ

How much does Diego Polenta earn per week?

€26,731 per week, equal to €1,390,000 per year in base wages.

What is Diego Polenta’s market value?

€1M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does Diego Polenta play for?

Genoa Cricket and Football Club in the Serie A.

When does Diego Polenta’s contract expire?

December 2023.

How tall is Diego Polenta?

185 cm (6ft 0in).

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