FC Barcelona’s 18-year-old right winger, Lamine Yamal, remains the world’s most valuable footballer entering 2026, with a market valuation of EUR 343 million, according to the CIES Football Observatory.
The Spanish prodigy surpasses established stars Kylian Mbappé (EUR 255 million) and Erling Haaland (EUR 201 million).
Last year, Jude Bellingham led the rankings with a valuation of EUR 153 million, but now ranks fourth.
The young winger’s increasing market value reflects both his present performances and his potential for the future. Yamal’s Barcelona teammate, Pedri González (23), is the only other Spanish player in the top ten, ranked tenth with a valuation of EUR 130 million.
Other wingers in the top ten include Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise (EUR 136 million) in fifth place and Paris Saint-Germain’s Désiré Doué (EUR 134 million) in seventh.
The observatory, based in Switzerland, uses a statistical model to calculate player valuations based on performance, age, position, and potential, providing a benchmark for transfer market values.
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