2026 World Cup: The top 10 players whose market value soared the most

Transfermarkt has re-evaluated player values after the 2026 World Cup. Twelve players saw their value climb by at least €20 million.

The 2026 World Cup dramatically boosted the profile of several stars. According to the latest Transfermarkt update, Elliot Anderson tops the tournament with a staggering €35 million increase.

1. Elliot Anderson (England): +€35M
2. Jude Bellingham (England): +€30M
3. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco): +€30M
4. Erling Haaland (Norway): +€30M
5. Lamine Yamal (Spain): +€20M
6. Pau Cubarsi (Spain): +€20M
7. Kylian Mbappé (France): +€20M
8. Michael Olise (France): +€20M
9. Bradley Barcola (France): +€20M
10. Morgan Rogers (England): +€20M

A combined increase of €245 million

Together, these 10 players have added €285 million to their collective market value. England and France lead the way with three representatives each. But perhaps the most impressive surge comes from Ayyoub Bouaddi: at just 18 years old, the Moroccan midfielder joins Bellingham and Haaland in second place.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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