10 stars who made history with record market value

Several football stars have broken market value records in recent years, achieving a historic feat as the most valuable players on the pitch. Since Transfermarkt began publishing player valuation reports in 2004, this index has become a global benchmark used by major clubs, agents, scouts, and even the players themselves to determine their true market value. Amidst rapid inflation and fierce competition for talent, the values ​​of some players have soared to historic levels, making them the most valuable players in the world of football, transcending time and traditional standards of stardom. The young Spanish star Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona player, tops the list of the most valuable players in history, having reached a market value of €200 million at just 17 years old, making him the youngest player ever to achieve this record. He currently holds the title of the most valuable player in the world . Frenchman Kylian Mbappé came in second, having reached the same value in 2018 at the age of 19 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazilian Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid star, took third place after recording a similar figure last year, before his value subsequently dropped to €150 million. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star, secured fourth place, reaching a value of €200 million in 2024.

The list of the highest-valued players in history is as follows:

1. Lamine Yamal (2025) – 200 million euros. 

2. Kylian Mbappe (2018) - 200 million euros. 

3. Vinicius Junior (2024) - 200 million euros. 

4. Erling Haaland (2024) - 200 million euros. 

5. Jude Bellingham (2023) - 180 million euros. 

6. Neymar (2018) – 180 million euros. 

7. Lionel Messi (2017) - 180 million euros. 

8. Raheem Sterling (2019) – €160 million.

9. Bukayo Saka (2024) - 150 million euros. 

10. Phil Foden (2024) - 150 million euros.