Eric Lichaj Market Value €900k & Wage Estimate — Fatih Karagümrük Sportif Faaliyetler San. Tic. A.Ş.
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- November 17, 1988 · Downers Grove, Illinois
- Country of Birth
- United States
- Height
- 180 cm (5ft 10in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Right-Back
- Current Club
- Fatih Karagümrük Sportif Faaliyetler San. Tic. A.Ş.
- Agent
- Unique Sports Group
Eric Lichaj’s weekly wage is estimated between €6,000 and €22,500, based on the typical Süper Lig pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €900k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Eric Lichaj’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Süper Lig players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €6,000 | €312,000 |
| Median | €12,500 | €650,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €22,500 | €1,170,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Eric Lichaj at €900k, which is 1.38x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €2M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Süper Lig average annual wage is approximately €523k. Eric Lichaj earns close to that benchmark, at 1.2x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Eric Lichaj’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €900k, with a career peak of €2M. 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 1.4x. 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
Eric Lichaj currently plays for Fatih Karagümrük Sportif Faaliyetler San. Tic. A.Ş. in the Süper Lig, where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing United States and currently 37 years old, Eric Lichaj sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 37, Eric Lichaj is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
FAQ
How much does Eric Lichaj earn per week?
€12,500 per week, equal to €650,000 per year in base wages.
What is Eric Lichaj’s market value?
€900k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Eric Lichaj play for?
Fatih Karagümrük Sportif Faaliyetler San. Tic. A.Ş. in the Süper Lig.
How tall is Eric Lichaj?
180 cm (5ft 10in).