Japan have reached the knockout stages at three of the last four World Cups. In 2022, Samurai Blue remarkably topped their group ahead of Spain and Germany. This time around, they are tasked with Sweden, Tunisia, and the Netherlands in the group stage.
A popular sports betting dark horse pick this summer, Japan have a squad that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
What is the average salary for Japan players?
The average salary of the Japan World Cup squad is in the region of £25,000 per week. Average salaries in the J-League are considerably lower than this mark, but it’s worth noting that only three of Japan’s 26-man World Cup squad are currently playing in their home country.
The players with the lowest salaries in the Japan squad are likely those playing in Belgium, Japan, or Scotland.
Who are the top earning players for Japan?
On £50,000 per week, Liverpool’s Wataru Endo is one of Japan’s highest earners. Yukinari Sugawara, a defender for Werder Bremen, is reportedly on a weekly wage of just under £50,000.
Per Capology, Takefusa Kubo is on just shy of £100,000 per week at Real Sociedad. After starring in multiple trophy wins for Crystal Palace, Daichi Kamada’s salary is believed to be £105,000.
How much does the Japan manager earn?
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu is on around £900,000 per year. This is a middling salary among World Cup managers. Several are on many millions per year, but plenty are earning considerably less than Moriyasu.
The 57-year-old has been in charge of the Japanese national team since 2018. He’s won more than 70% of his matches during his tenure - a statistic many football betting punters have noted over the years.
