Japan Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Japan footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £113,100. Daichi Kamada currently leads as the highest-paid Japan player at £70,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daichi Kamada | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 30 | June 2027 | £70,000 |
| 2 | Ao Tanaka | Leeds United | Midfielder | 27 | June 2028 | £25,000 |
| 3 | Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | Coventry City | Forward | 29 | June 2027 | £13,000 |
| 4 | Yu Hirakawa | Free Agent | Forward | 25 | June 2026 | £5,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Japan footballer?
Daichi Kamada is the highest-paid Japan footballer on Retained List, earning £70,000 per week at Crystal Palace.
How many Japan players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Japan footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Japan players?
The 4 Japan players in our database earn a combined £113,100 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,881,200.
Which clubs employ the most Japan players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Japan players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Japan players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.