Top 50 Most Valuable Footballers in the World – ranked from lowest to highest market value
These footballers are the most in-demand assets in the sport today — blending youth, output, consistency, and commercial appeal. Their values reflect not just goals and trophies, but global relevance and future impact.
50. Victor Osimhen – £59.5 million – Galatasaray
The Nigerian striker has remained a prolific force up front, now continuing his journey at Galatasaray. Known for his strength and instinctive finishing, he’s still one of the most feared No. 9s in Europe.
49. Cody Gakpo – £59.5 million – Liverpool FC
Gakpo offers versatility and power on the left wing. His performances for club and country continue to validate his consistent market valuation.
48. Ryan Gravenberch – £59.5 million – Liverpool FC
A dynamic midfielder with excellent technical ability, Gravenberch has settled into Liverpool’s rotation. Still only 22, he has plenty of room to grow.
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47. Xavi Simons – £59.5 million – RB Leipzig
One of the most creative young midfielders in Europe, Simons is developing rapidly in the Bundesliga. His flair and vision are matched by impressive productivity.
46. Eduardo Camavinga – £59.5 million – Real Madrid
Camavinga’s adaptability and defensive discipline make him a key piece in Real Madrid’s setup. He contributes at left-back and in midfield with equal maturity.
45. Gavi – £59.5 million – FC Barcelona
Despite injuries, Gavi remains one of the brightest talents in Spain. His aggression, intelligence, and ball-winning skills set him apart.
44. Bradley Barcola – £59.5 million – Paris Saint-Germain
A rapid and technical winger, Barcola has earned his spot in PSG’s attacking rotation. His value reflects a promising future on the left flank.
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43. Nico Williams – £59.5 million – Athletic Bilbao
Williams’ pace and trickery have made him a nightmare for La Liga defenses. His performances have also drawn interest from top Premier League clubs.
42. Pau Cubarsí – £59.5 million – FC Barcelona
At just 18, Cubarsí is already a mainstay in Barcelona’s backline. His poise and defensive awareness belie his age.
41. Ousmane Dembélé – £63.8 million – Paris Saint-Germain
Injury-prone but devastating when fit, Dembélé offers elite dribbling and creativity. He remains one of the most unpredictable wingers in world football.
40. Trent Alexander-Arnold – £63.8 million – Liverpool FC
Liverpool’s playmaker from right-back, Alexander-Arnold redefined the full-back role. His delivery and vision continue to make him elite.
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39. Marcus Thuram – £63.8 million – Inter Milan
Thuram has blended physicality with finesse at Inter. His performances in Serie A and Europe have justified his valuation.
38. Viktor Gyökeres – £63.8 million – Sporting CP
One of Europe’s top scorers this season, Gyökeres has exploded in form. His stock continues to rise with every goal.
37. Rafael Leão – £63.8 million – AC Milan
A raw but electrifying talent, Leão is crucial to Milan’s attack. His direct style and flair make him one of Serie A’s most watchable players.
36. Gabriel Magalhães – £63.8 million – Arsenal FC
Strong, aerially dominant, and improving with the ball, Gabriel has become a defensive rock for Arsenal.
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35. Omar Marmoush – £63.8 million – Manchester City
A breakout star with an eye for goal, Marmoush has slotted into Pep Guardiola’s rotation effectively. He adds pace and unpredictability to City’s front line.
34. Josko Gvardiol – £63.8 million – Manchester City
One of the best young defenders in the world, Gvardiol brings composure and strength. His versatility across the back line boosts his value.
33. Enzo Fernández – £63.8 million – Chelsea FC
Enzo blends Argentine aggression with refined passing. A key piece in Chelsea’s midfield rebuild, his value remains strong despite team inconsistencies.
32. Nicolò Barella – £68.0 million – Inter Milan
Barella’s intensity and box-to-box presence have been vital to Inter’s success. A tireless runner and technical passer.
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31. Alessandro Bastoni – £68.0 million – Inter Milan
Comfortable on the ball and solid defensively, Bastoni is one of the top modern centre-backs. Integral to Inter’s structure.
30. Raphinha – £68.0 million – FC Barcelona
Raphinha offers flair and explosiveness from the right. Though often rotated, he continues to produce for Barcelona.
29. Aurélien Tchouaméni – £68.0 million – Real Madrid
Tchouaméni is the defensive anchor of Madrid’s midfield. With strength and tactical discipline, he is a perfect successor to Casemiro.
28. Dominik Szoboszlai – £68.0 million – Liverpool FC
With technique and long-range shooting, Szoboszlai has adapted quickly to Premier League football. He adds creativity and energy to Klopp’s midfield.
27. William Saliba – £68.0 million – Arsenal FC
Tall, composed, and technically gifted, Saliba has become one of the best centre-backs in England. A defensive cornerstone.
26. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – £68.0 million – Paris Saint-Germain
Now at PSG, “Kvaradona” continues to dazzle with footwork and vision. One of Europe’s most entertaining wingers.
25. Bruno Guimarães – £68.0 million – Newcastle United
The Brazilian midfield general blends grit with creativity. Bruno is the heartbeat of Newcastle’s engine room, dictating tempo with class and control.
24. Michael Olise – £68.0 million – Bayern Munich
A dynamic dribbler with a magical left foot, Olise has added flair to Bayern’s wing play. He’s one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting talents.
23. Moisés Caicedo – £68.0 million – Chelsea FC
Caicedo is a pressing machine and ball-winner supreme. His move to Chelsea cemented him as one of the top young defensive midfielders in world football.
22. Luis Díaz – £72.3 million – Liverpool FC
A relentless winger with flair and power, Luis Díaz brings spark and urgency to Liverpool’s left flank. His work rate and explosiveness are top tier.
21. Harry Kane – £72.3 million – Bayern Munich
England’s captain continues to score with ruthless efficiency in Germany. Kane’s intelligence and finishing make him a timeless No. 9.
20. Alexis Mac Allister – £72.3 million – Liverpool FC
A technically sharp midfielder, Mac Allister controls games with grace. His adaptability and intelligence have made him a vital part of Liverpool’s rebuild.
19. Julián Álvarez – £72.3 million – Atlético de Madrid
Now shining in Spain, Álvarez combines work ethic with sharp finishing. A World Cup winner with immense upside.
18. Lautaro Martínez – £80.3 million – Inter Milan
Lautaro’s leadership and goal-scoring consistency keep Inter competitive. His mix of grit and technical ability makes him invaluable.
17. Martin Ødegaard – £85.0 million – Arsenal FC
The Norwegian playmaker leads by example at Arsenal. Ødegaard’s vision, composure, and goals make him a world-class midfielder.
16. Alexander Isak – £85.0 million – Newcastle United
A complete forward with pace, finesse, and intelligence. Isak is one of the most elegant strikers in Europe.
15. Rodrygo – £85.0 million – Real Madrid
Always clutch in key moments, Rodrygo delivers with goals and calmness. A vital piece of Madrid’s dynamic frontline.
14. Declan Rice – £93.5 million – Arsenal FC
Rice brings power and balance to Arsenal’s midfield. His leadership and ball-winning make him a Premier League star.
13. Pedri – £102.0 million – FC Barcelona
Pedri glides through midfield with intelligence and flair. A generational talent already at the heart of Barcelona’s system.
12. Rodri – £110.5 million – Manchester City
City’s metronome and tactical general. Rodri rarely loses the ball and always controls the rhythm of play.
11. Federico Valverde – £110.5 million – Real Madrid
Valverde combines athleticism with attacking instinct. His bursts of energy and thunderous strikes give Madrid a versatile weapon.
10. Phil Foden – £110.5 million – Manchester City
Foden is blossoming into City’s most creative force. A natural talent with impeccable timing and spatial awareness.
9. Cole Palmer – £110.5 million – Chelsea FC
Chelsea’s breakout star, Palmer is shining under pressure. His flair, confidence, and end product make him one of England’s most exciting players.
8. Jamal Musiala – £119.0 million – Bayern Munich
Graceful on the ball and devastating in transition, Musiala is Germany’s crown jewel. He plays with imagination and control.
7. Florian Wirtz – £119.0 million – Bayer Leverkusen
A midfield artist who makes the game look effortless. Wirtz is the heartbeat of a dominant Leverkusen side.
6. Bukayo Saka – £127.5 million – Arsenal FC
Saka brings balance, bravery, and goals to the wing. England’s most consistent wide threat, with sky-high potential.
5. Kylian Mbappé – £144.5 million – Real Madrid
The ultimate weapon. Mbappé combines explosive pace, world-class finishing, and superstar charisma.
4. Jude Bellingham – £153.0 million – Real Madrid
Box-to-box brilliance, mental steel, and clutch goals. Bellingham is already among the world’s best at just 21.
3. Lamine Yamal – £153.0 million – FC Barcelona
Only 17 and already a difference-maker. Yamal is a once-in-a-generation winger with vision and fearlessness.
2. Vinícius Júnior – £170.0 million – Real Madrid
The Brazilian dynamo terrorizes defenses weekly. Vinícius combines flair with game-winning consistency.
1. Erling Haaland – £170.0 million – Manchester City
The most valuable and most clinical striker in the world. Haaland scores for fun and breaks records with ease.
