Yu Hirakawa is retained at Free Agent until June 2026. The 25-year-old forward earns £5,100 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Yu Hirakawa
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 Japan
💰 Weekly Wage: £5,100/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2026
Contract and Personal Information
Yu Hirakawa earns 94.1% below the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Yu Hirakawa is a Japanese forward currently playing for Hull City. Born in Kashima, Saga, he began his senior career with Machida Zelvia, helping the club to the 2023 J2 League title and earning a J1 League Monthly MVP award early in the following campaign after racking up 12 goals across 71 appearances. He moved to England with Bristol City, initially on loan before completing a permanent transfer in February 2025. Internationally, Hirakawa featured in all six matches as Japan won the 2024 AFC Under-23 Asian Cup, and he made his senior Japan debut against Australia in June 2025. Loaned to Hull City in January 2026, he played his part in their promotion to the Premier League, supplying the cross that led to the decisive goal. His current contract runs until June 2026, with a reported weekly wage of £5,100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Yu Hirakawa's contract expire?
Yu Hirakawa's current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
How much does Yu Hirakawa earn per week?
Yu Hirakawa earns approximately £5,100 per week.
Who does Yu Hirakawa play for?
Yu Hirakawa currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Yu Hirakawa play?
Yu Hirakawa plays as a forward.
How old is Yu Hirakawa?
Yu Hirakawa is 25 years old.
What is Yu Hirakawa's annual salary?
Annualised, Yu Hirakawa's basic salary is approximately £265,200 per year (gross weekly wage of £5,100 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Yu Hirakawa sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Yu Hirakawa can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2025, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2026.
How many months are left on Yu Hirakawa's contract?
Yu Hirakawa has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2026. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Yu Hirakawa's wage compare to other forwards?
Yu Hirakawa earns roughly 6% of the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Yu Hirakawa is paid 6% of the position average.
When was Yu Hirakawa born?
Yu Hirakawa was born on January 3, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.