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Defender
Bologna Football Club 1909 · Serie A

João Mário Market Value €8.5M & Wage Estimate — Bologna Football Club 1909

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€8.5M
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€11k–49k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€560k–€2.6M
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
January 3, 2000 · São João da Madeira
Country of Birth
Portugal
Height
178 cm (5ft 10in)
Preferred Foot
Right
Primary Position
Right-Back
Current Club
Bologna Football Club 1909
Contract Expires
June 2026
Agent
CAA Base Ltd
International
3 caps · 0 goals

João Mário’s weekly wage is estimated between €10,769 and €49,231, based on the typical Serie A pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €8.5M.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because João Mário’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) €10,769 €560,000
Median €24,615 €1,280,000
75th percentile (upper band) €49,231 €2,560,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values João Mário at €8.5M, which is 6.64x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €16M.

Wage vs League Peers

The Serie A average annual wage is approximately €1.2M. João Mário earns close to that benchmark, at 1.1x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

João Mário’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €8.5M, with a career peak of €16M. 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 6.6x. 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

João Mário currently plays for Bologna Football Club 1909 in the Serie A, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing Portugal and currently 26 years old, João Mário sits in the top 25% bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 26, João Mário is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

João Mário a contract running until June 2026.

International Career

João Mário has earned 3 senior caps for Portugal.

FAQ

How much does João Mário earn per week?

€24,615 per week, equal to €1,280,000 per year in base wages.

What is João Mário’s market value?

€8.5M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does João Mário play for?

Bologna Football Club 1909 in the Serie A.

When does João Mário’s contract expire?

June 2026.

How tall is João Mário?

178 cm (5ft 10in).

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