Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal becomes world’s most valuable player, overtaking Vinícius Júnior

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named the most valuable footballer in the world, according to the latest Transfermarkt valuations.

The 17-year-old Spain international has surpassed Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, following an outstanding year of performances for both club and country.

Yamal now leads the rankings ahead of several Real Madrid stars, including Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo.

Mbappé and Bellingham share a valuation of €180 million each, placing them just behind Yamal, who is valued at €200 million. Vinícius’s value has dropped from €200 million to €170 million.

Most valuable players in the world (Transfermarkt valuations):

1. Lamine Yamal – €200m

2. Jude Bellingham – €180m

3. Erling Haaland – €180m

4. Kylian Mbappé – €180m

5. Vinícius Júnior – €170m

6. Bukayo Saka – €150m

7. Pedri – €140m

8. Florian Wirtz – €140m

9. Jamal Musiala – €140m

10. Federico Valverde – €130m

11. Cole Palmer – €120m

12. Declan Rice – €120m

13. Alexander Isak – €120m

14. Rodri – €110m

15. Julián Álvarez – €100m

16. Michael Olise – €100m

17. Alexis Mac Allister – €100m

18. Phil Foden – €100m

19. Lautaro Martínez – €95m

20. Désiré Doué – €90m

21. Moisés Caicedo – €90m

22. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – €90m

23. Rodrygo – €90m

24. Raphinha – €90m

25. Ousmane Dembélé – €90m

Yamal’s rise marks a significant milestone for the young talent, highlighting his growing influence in world football.