Top Valuable Players Globally in 2025: Lamine Yamal Leads the Pack, Check Out the Rest
Title: The Rise and Shine of Barcelona's Prodigy Lamine Yamal, World's Most Valuable Footballer in 2025
Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old whirlwind, has claimed the throne as the most priceless footballer in the world, valued at an eye-popping £339 million, according to the CIES Football Observatory.
Through his electric displays on both club and national grounds, Yamal has cemented himself as one of football's shining stars under the guidance of the new Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick. His mind-boggling prowess and ability to leave defenders biting dust have solidified his reputation as one of the sport's hottest prospects.
Even with this staggering valuation, prospective buyers still can't get their hands on Yamal, thanks to a €1 billion release clause nestled deep in his new Barcelona contract – a clear message that the club intends to solidify its future around him.
Premier League Powerhouses: A Top 100 Unstoppable Force
While Yamal leads the global race, the Premier League has cemented its dominance in the overall list, contributing a staggering 42 players to the top 100 – the highest of all leagues. La Liga follows closely with 19 players, while Paris Saint-Germain boasts the most players from a single club, with an impressive 11.
Just behind Yamal is Erling Haaland, valued at a still-impressive £201 million, followed by Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (£196m). Bellingham manages to edge out his teammate Kylian Mbappé (£161m), who, at 26, is the oldest player in the top 10.
England's Trailblazers: Football's Future is Bright
England impressively claims a solid presence in the upper echelon of the list. Cole Palmer – after a standout season at Chelsea – ranks eighth and carries a valuation of £106 million. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka holds the title as the Gunners' most valuable player at £96 million, closely followed by Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (£95m).
Fans will undoubtedly be intrigued by Liverpool's rumoured record-breaking move for German playmaker Florian Wirtz, whose value stands at £102 million – despite the Reds reportedly offering more than that.
Surprises on the List and Positional All-Stars
Stepping away from the attacking maestros dominating the list, Brighton's Bart Verbruggen emerges as the highest-ranked goalkeeper, pegged at £54 million. Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong's true market value is calculated at £55.4 million, almost double the £29.5 million Bayer Leverkusen paid to secure his services.
Unconventional entries and positional standouts include Samu Aghehowa (£60m) and Viktor Gyökeres (£59.5m) from Portugal, as well as Jhon Duran (£48m) – the only player from Saudi Arabia.
Top 10 Most Valuable Footballers in the World (CIES, 2025)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) - £339 million
- Erling Haaland (Man City) - £201 million
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) - £196 million
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) - £161 million
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) - Valuation undisclosed
- Pedri (Barcelona) - Valuation undisclosed
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) - Valuation undisclosed
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - £106 million
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) - £102 million
- Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen) - £55.4 million (market value)
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- La Liga, the Spanish football league, comes second with 19 players in the top 100 most valuable footballers in the world, surpassed by the Premier League which contributes a record 42 players.
- In the Premier League, Cole Palmer ranks eighth with a valuation of £106 million, while Erling Haaland, valued at £201 million, comes second on the global list behind Lamine Yamal.
- Just behind the English game's bright future, Brighton's Bart Verbruggen stands out as the highest-ranked goalkeeper in the top 100, valued at £54 million.
