Haaland and Yamal are the most expensive players in the world

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Spanish midfielder Lamine Yamal of Barcelona have established themselves at the pinnacle of world football, topping the list of the world's most valuable players with a market value of €220 million each, according to the latest update from Transfermarkt following the 2026 World Cup . The update included 99 players who shone during the tournament, which was won by Spain. The website decided to increase the market values ​​of players who impressed at the World Cup or whose situations saw significant developments in the transfer market, without decreasing the market value of any player, as is customary after major tournaments . Haaland was one of the standout stars of the World Cup, leading Norway to the quarterfinals with seven goals and one assist in five matches, before their elimination by England in a 2-1 defeat. The 25-year-old striker also increased his tally to 62 goals in 52 appearances for his national team, further cementing his status as one of the world's best strikers, a fact reflected in his market value soaring to €220 million . Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal continued to make history, even though his tournament statistics weren't the most impressive, scoring one goal and providing one assist in eight matches. His World Cup victory, just two years after leading Spain to victory in the European Championship, coupled with his continued brilliance with Barcelona, ​​solidified his position as one of the most promising talents in world football, driving his valuation up to €220 million . The report stated that Yamal reaffirmed his status as the world's best talent, noting that what he achieved at the age of 19 surpasses that of many legends of the game at the same age, most notably Lionel Messi . Despite Kylian Mbappé's exceptional performance in the tournament, the Real Madrid striker only managed third place on the list of the world's most valuable players, with his market value rising to €200 million. The French captain scored 10 goals and provided two assists, winning the Golden Boot and becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history . The update also saw four new players join the list of those valued at €100 million or more, bringing the total number of members in the "€100 million club" to 26. The list includes Barcelona's Spanish defender Pau Cobarsi, whose value rose to €100 million, putting him level with Arsenal's French defender William Saliba as the world's most valuable defenders. Also on the list is Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez, whose value also reached €100 million after his impressive performances for his national team . The update also saw the market value of English duo Elliott Anderson and Morgan Rodgers rise to €110 million each, supported by two huge transfers during the summer transfer window, with Anderson joining Manchester City from Nottingham Forest, while Rodgers moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea, making them among the biggest beneficiaries of the post-World Cup market value update.