Raúl Meireles Market Value €2.8M & Wage Estimate — Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- March 17, 1983 · Porto
- Country of Birth
- Portugal
- Height
- 179 cm (5ft 10in)
- Preferred Foot
- Both
- Primary Position
- Central Midfield
- Current Club
- Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü
Raúl Meireles’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 €2.8M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Raúl Meireles’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 Raúl Meireles at €2.8M, which is 4.23x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €16M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Süper Lig average annual wage is approximately €523k. Raúl Meireles earns close to that benchmark, at 1.2x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Raúl Meireles’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €2.8M, 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 4.2x. 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
Raúl Meireles currently plays for Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü in the Süper Lig, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Portugal and currently 43 years old, Raúl Meireles sits in the upper-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 43, Raúl Meireles is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
FAQ
How much does Raúl Meireles earn per week?
€12,500 per week, equal to €650,000 per year in base wages.
What is Raúl Meireles’s market value?
€2.8M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Raúl Meireles play for?
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü in the Süper Lig.
How tall is Raúl Meireles?
179 cm (5ft 10in).