Wataru Endo is retained at Liverpool until June 2027. The 33-year-old midfielder earns £50,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Wataru Endo
Current Club: Liverpool
🌍 Japanese
💰 Weekly Wage: £50,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Wataru Endo earns 21.2% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Wataru Endo is a Japanese professional footballer who captains the Japan national team and plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League side Liverpool. He is noted for his quick awareness and ability to read the game, as well as his ability to win balls.
Endo began his career with Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League before joining Urawa Red Diamonds in 2016, where he won the league title and the 2017 AFC Champions League. In 2018, he joined Belgian Pro League team Sint-Truiden before being loaned to VfB Stuttgart in 2019 and signing a permanent contract with them in April 2020. In August, he signed with Liverpool after four years in Germany. 2023
Endo made his Japan national team debut in 2015 and has since made over 50 appearances for the team, including at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In June 2023, he was named Japan’s captain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Wataru Endo's contract expire?
Wataru Endo's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Wataru Endo earn per week?
Wataru Endo earns approximately £50,000 per week.
Who does Wataru Endo play for?
Wataru Endo currently plays for Liverpool.
What position does Wataru Endo play?
Wataru Endo plays as a midfielder.
How old is Wataru Endo?
Wataru Endo is 33 years old.
What is Wataru Endo's annual salary?
Annualised, Wataru Endo's basic salary is approximately £2,600,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £50,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Wataru Endo sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Wataru Endo can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Wataru Endo's contract?
Wataru Endo has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Wataru Endo's wage compare to other midfielders?
Wataru Endo earns roughly 79% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Wataru Endo is paid 79% of the position average.
When was Wataru Endo born?
Wataru Endo was born on February 9, 1993, making the player 33 years old as of today.