“Transfermarkt” has for many years indicated the theoretical values of thousands of footballers, and performances in major competitions often change these already impressive sums.
After the World Cup, which took place for five and a half weeks in the USA, Mexico, and Canada and ended with the triumph of the Spanish national team, one can see the changed market values of players, which are determined by taking into account not only the players’ level but also their potential.
The two most valuable players in the world remain the same – Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal.
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The value of both the 26-year-old Norwegian from Manchester City and the 19-year-old Spaniard from Barcelona club increased by 20 million euros – from 200 million to 220 million euros.
The growth of already incredible numbers was driven by the players’ good performance with their national teams. E. Haaland unexpectedly reached the World Cup quarter-finals with Norway, where they lost to England (1:2 after extra time). The goal machine from Norway scored 7 goals in five matches in the tournament.
L. Yamal, who started the tournament after an injury, scored only one goal and provided one assist, but he was an important player for the national team, which marched to the golden podium, beating Argentina 1:0 in the final.
Kylian Mbappe remains third on the list of most valuable players.
The value of the Frenchman representing Real Madrid rose to 200 million euros, also increasing by 20 million euros (from 180 million).
Although France finished fourth, K. Mbappe’s numbers were amazing – 10 goals and 4 assists.
The Frenchman won the Golden Boot, awarded to the tournament’s top scorer, surpassing Argentine Lionel Messi and topping the list of all-time leading World Cup scorers – K. Mbappe has scored 22 goals in 22 matches in the championships.
Another French footballer, Michael Olise, can also boast a significant increase in value – from 150 to 170 million euros. The 24-year-old Frenchman representing Bayern Munich is fourth on the list of the world’s most valuable footballers, and his value growth was driven by as many as 7 assists in the championship – the most in the tournament.
England national team star Jude Bellingham climbed to fifth place, also remembered for a strong performance and goals in the championship.
The value of the 23-year-old Englishman, who broke into the top five, increased by as much as 30 million euros – from 130 to 160 million euros.
Sixth among the most valuable in the world is Spain and Barcelona national team’s 23-year-old midfielder Pedri (150 million euros).
The 7th-10th places are shared by four footballers, whose value is estimated at 140 million euros each: Brazil and Real Madrid’s 25-year-old forward Vinicius Junior, Portugal and Paris PSG club’s 26-year-old midfielder Vitinha, Georgia national team (which did not play in the championship) and PSG club’s 25-year-old winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Portugal and PSG club’s 21-year-old central midfielder Joao Neves.
Interestingly, the value of Vozinha, the goalkeeper of the Cape Verde national team, also increased 10-fold.
Although the goalkeeper, who shone in the championship, is 40 years old, his performance in the tournament not only raised his popularity to unprecedented heights but also significantly boosted his value in the football market from 50 thousand to 500 thousand euros.
