Yukinari Sugawara is retained at Southampton until June 2027. The 24-year-old defender earns £25,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Yukinari Sugawara
Current Club: Southampton
🌍 Japanese
💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Yukinari Sugawara earns 51.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Japanese right-back who became AZ Alkmaar’s record appearance maker in European competitions. Joined Southampton in 2024 on a four-year contract, becoming the fourth Japanese player to sign with the club. Scored his first goal against Brentford in 2024. Currently on loan at Werder Bremen. Represents Japan national team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Yukinari Sugawara's contract expire?
Yukinari Sugawara's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Yukinari Sugawara earn per week?
Yukinari Sugawara earns approximately £25,000 per week.
Who does Yukinari Sugawara play for?
Yukinari Sugawara currently plays for Southampton.
What position does Yukinari Sugawara play?
Yukinari Sugawara plays as a defender.
How old is Yukinari Sugawara?
Yukinari Sugawara is 24 years old.
What is Yukinari Sugawara's annual salary?
Annualised, Yukinari Sugawara's basic salary is approximately £1,300,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £25,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Yukinari Sugawara sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Yukinari Sugawara 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 Yukinari Sugawara's contract?
Yukinari Sugawara 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 Yukinari Sugawara's wage compare to other defenders?
Yukinari Sugawara earns roughly 49% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Yukinari Sugawara is paid 49% of the position average.
When was Yukinari Sugawara born?
Yukinari Sugawara was born on July 22, 2002, making the player 24 years old as of today.