In the World of football, the market values of players have been continuously rising, resulting in enormous transfer fees. The highest market values in history are now held by current top players like Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, rather than past football greats. Even Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is falling down the rankings.
One player who has recently climbed up the market value rankings is Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. He is now the sixth most valuable player in history, with a market value of €150 million. This is the second-highest value ever achieved in Spain, just behind Lionel Messi‘s €180 million market value at Barcelona in 2018.
Another player making waves in the market is Victor Osimhen from Napoli. He has surpassed Ronaldo‘s record market value for a player at an Italian club, with a value of €120 million. Osimhen is closing in on the Portuguese superstar in the rankings.
It’s worth noting that market values are not equivalent to transfer fees. They are calculated based on various pricing models, taking into account factors such as discussions and evaluations by the Transfermarkt community. The goal is to determine the expected value of a player in a free market, rather than predicting an actual transfer fee.
Overall, the market values in football continue to rise, and current players like Mbappé and Neymar dominate the top rankings. Vinicius Junior and Victor Osimhen have climbed to historic heights in the market value rankings, solidifying their status as rising stars in the World of football.
