The transfer value of Barcelona midfielder Lamine Yamal has surged by €110 mдтon since July 2024, placing him at the top of Forbes’ ranking of the world’s most appreciated footballers in 2025.
Yamal’s current estimated market value stands at €200 million, making him the most expensive football player globally.
Second on the list is Pedri (Pedro González López), Yamal’s teammate at Barcelona. His value rose by €60 million, reaching €150 mln.
Rounding out the top three is Paris Saint-Germain’s Desire Doué, whose value also increased by €60 million to a total of €90 mln.
Kursiv Uzbekistan reported that Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-paid athlete in the world.
