Vinicius leads the pack! The top 5 footballers with the highest market values worldwide at the start of 2025, according to Transfermarkt.
On 2 Jan 2025 GMT+7, Transfermarkt, the global football statistics and player valuation website, released the list of the five footballers with the highest market values to welcome the year 2025.
Joint 1st place (200 million euros / 7,000 million baht)
Vinicius Junior – The 24-year-old dynamic winger from Real Madrid continues his outstanding form, playing a key role in helping the White Giants win multiple titles and achieving success with the Brazil national team.
Erling Haaland – The 24-year-old striker from Manchester City maintains his hot streak by continuously breaking scoring records since his first season playing in England.
Joint 2nd place (180 million euros / 6,400 million baht)
Jude Bellingham – The 21-year-old English international midfielder, who transferred to Real Madrid, has become a key player for the team since his first season.
Lamine Yamal – The 17-year-old rising star from Barcelona made history by winning Euro 2024 with the Spain national team, also earning the Best Young Player award.
3rd place (160 million euros / 5,700 million baht)
Kylian Mbappé – The 26-year-old superstar from Real Madrid continues to maintain world-class performance standards, having made his name while playing in France.
These five players represent the new era in football, delivering outstanding performances and holding the highest market values in the world at present.