CIES Football Research Center has just announced the top 10 highest priced players in the world currently, led by Vinicius and Erling Haaland.
CIES statistics are based on the player’s performance, age and contract length. Vinicius Junior has just extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2027. Accordingly, the Brazilian winger’s value has skyrocketed from 170 million pounds (statistics as of June 2023) to 218 million pounds
The Brazilian striker and Erling Haaland are the two most highly valued players in the world. After a successful season with a historic treble, Haaland’s value increased slightly from 213 million pounds to 218 million pounds.
Impressive performance in the Real Madrid shirt helped Jude Bellingham rise to 3rd place in the list of most expensive players in the world, on par with compatriot Bukayo Saka and Real teammate Rodrygo Goes (with 175 million pounds).
Kylian Mbappe used to lead this list, but preparing to turn 25, combined with a contract with PSG that is only valid for more than 7 months, causes this player’s value to decrease. However, he is still highly appreciated by CIES with a price of 175 million pounds.
Right behind Mbappe is a group of young stars considered to be the future of world football including Gavi (Barcelona), Phil Foden (Man City), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Julian Alvarez (Man City) and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). ). All five names are valued at 130 million pounds.
While his colleagues are all gaining a foothold in the club and national team, Gavi is having bad luck when he suffers a serious knee injury. The midfielder born in 2004 will have to go on the operating table and take a break from competition for 8 to 9 months, thereby facing the risk of missing both the EURO 2024 finals and the Olympics.
In the above list, Real Madrid and Man City each contribute up to 3 players. Next season, if “Los Blancos” can convince Mbappe to come to the Bernabeu for free, then sign a long-term contract, they will own 4 of the 10 most highly valued stars in the world today. Up to now, Mbappe has not yet renewed his contract with PSG. His plan is to play the rest of the 2023/24 season with PSG, before fulfilling his dream of playing for Real Madrid.