The 15 Nationalities with the Highest Transfer Spending in the 2025/26 Summer Window
The 2025/26 summer transfer window has officially closed, and it will be remembered as one of the most expensive in football history. Clubs across Europe’s top leagues broke records in their pursuit of world-class talent, spending billions to strengthen their squads.
From rising stars to established superstars, certain nationalities dominated the market — with some predictable leaders and a few surprising newcomers making the list. While France and Brazil continue to produce elite players commanding massive transfer fees, nations like Sweden, Denmark, and Morocco have emerged as rising forces in world football.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the top 15 nationalities that generated the highest total transfer spending during the 2025/26 summer window — starting from No. 15 Switzerland and ending with No. 1 France.
15. Switzerland – £158M
Switzerland had one of its strongest transfer windows ever. Several players made big-money moves to clubs in Germany and England, proving the country’s growing ability to produce top-level talent.
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14. Morocco – £166M
Moroccan football continues to rise after the nation’s recent international success. European clubs, particularly in France, Spain, and England, invested heavily in Moroccan stars this summer.
13. Colombia – £176M
Colombian players remain highly attractive to European clubs thanks to their flair and attacking style. La Liga and Serie A teams were especially active in securing Colombian talents.
12. Belgium – £177M
Belgium has long been a talent powerhouse, and this year was no exception. Premier League and Bundesliga clubs spent heavily on Belgian players, continuing the nation’s strong presence in the market.
11. Denmark – £179M
Denmark’s golden generation is thriving, and several young Danish stars completed major transfers this summer. Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, in particular, invested significantly in Danish talent.
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10. Portugal – £282M
Portugal remains one of Europe’s prime talent hubs, with players moving for huge sums across the continent. Premier League teams drove much of this spending, targeting Portuguese stars to strengthen their squads.
9. Sweden – £303M
Sweden shocked many by breaking into the top 10, with several young stars completing high-profile moves. Premier League and Serie A clubs were the main drivers behind the surge in Swedish transfer values.
8. Argentina – £356M
Argentina continues to produce world-class players, and European clubs remain eager to sign them. Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A clubs were among the top spenders on Argentine talents this window.
7. Italy – £401M
Italian players commanded significant fees this summer, especially defenders and midfielders. Premier League and La Liga clubs aggressively pursued Italian stars, pushing the nation into the top seven.
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6. Netherlands – £408M
Dutch talent remains among the most in-demand in world football. Clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A spent heavily on Eredivisie stars and other Dutch prospects.
5. Germany – £410M
Germany continues to be one of football’s most important talent suppliers. Bundesliga clubs contributed to this figure through internal transfers, but international demand for German players remained very strong.
4. Spain – £526M
Spanish players remain highly valued, with many young talents attracting attention from Europe’s elite. Premier League and Serie A clubs spent heavily on Spanish stars to boost their squads.
3. England – £666M
English players are among the most expensive in the world due to homegrown rules and Premier League demand. Several blockbuster deals between top English clubs pushed England into the top three.
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2. Brazil – £719M
Brazil continues to dominate as one of football’s greatest talent factories. Europe’s biggest clubs spent vast sums on Brazilian forwards, midfielders, and playmakers in pursuit of game-changing quality.
1. France – £867M
France stands at the top of the list with £867 million spent on French players. Its unmatched depth of talent, especially from Ligue 1 academies, ensures France remains the leading source of elite footballers worldwide.
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