Who are the most valuable players in football after latest market value changes?

It appears that football transfers are getting out of hand lately. The day Paul Pogba became the very first player to earn a £100 million contract seemed like it was yesterday. Such a sum is now somewhat typical, and a player's career might be significantly shaped by a single successful season in any of the top five leagues.

Defensive midfielders Declan Rice as well as Moises Caicedo transferred for nine-figure amounts during the 2023 summer transfer window, with the latter being the most expensive Premier League transfer ever. However, their transfers have not done justice to the price that was paid at that time. 

Imagine the amount that it would cost to sign the most talented players on the planet, considering that £100m seems to be getting you a 21-year-old playmaker with only one year of experience in the English top flight. Transfermarkt, the popular football transfer page has updated their market values and no longer Jude Bellingham stays at the pole position. 

Here are the most valuable player in world football after latest market value changes

5. Phil Foden

The current market value of Manchester City's right winger, Phil Foden, is €150 million. Foden continues to be one of Manchester City's most important players despite his youth. After a brilliant season leading his team to the English Premier League trophy, his market value skyrocketed last season. Nevertheless, injury and mediocre performance have derailed his start to the current season, and it's astonishing that his market worth has not decreased in the slightest.

4. Kylian Mbappe

In 2024, Kylian Mbappé is still regarded as one of the sport's most valuable football players, valued at the same amount as the other two attackers for Real Madrid. His combination of speed and finishing prowess made him a valuable player for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in past seasons, with a market worth of €180 million. Though he has scored four penalties in a lackluster season debut, his valuation remains at €180 million.

3. Vinicius Jr.

Vinícius Júnior is ranked third on the following list of the most valued football players in the world right now. He is a left winger for Real Madrid and is currently valued at €180 million on the market. Everyone is surprised that even though the Brazilian had a strong season debut, his value remains unchanged.

2. Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham has grown to be among the most valuable footballers in the world as of October 2024. This attacking midfielder, who plays for Real Madrid, is valued at €180 million on the market. Should he maintain his present level of success, he might surpass the €200 million mark. 

1. Erling Haaland

With regard to market worth, Bellingham is followed by Erling Haaland of Manchester City. In the current Premier League season, the Norwegian striker has established himself as one of the players having the highest goal output. In the preceding months, Haaland had been valued at €180 million. But now, after an excellent start to this season, his worth has soared to €200 million.