The 10 most valuable players in the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League
The stage is set for the new edition of the CAF Champions League, which promises to be fiercely contested.
The first preliminary round will feature several heavyweights, including the reigning champions Pyramids, as well as Espérance de Tunis and RS Berkane.
Meanwhile, two clubs have been given a bye: Al Ahly (Egypt) and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), who will enter the competition in the second preliminary round.
With a market value of €5 million, Mahmoud Trezeguet stands as the highest-valued player for the 2025-2026 edition. He tops the list ahead of teammates Emam Ashour and Zizo, valued at €4 million and €3.5 million respectively.
Below is the Top 10 highest-valued players in the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League.
| # | Player | Position | Country | Age | Club | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahmoud Trezeguet | Left winger | Egypt | 30 | Al Ahly FC | €5.00m |
| 2 | Emam Ashour | Central midfielder | Egypt | 27 | Al Ahly FC | €4.00m |
| 3 | Zizo | Right winger | Egypt | 29 | Al Ahly FC | €3.50m |
| 4 | Achraf Bencharki | Left winger | Morocco | 30 | Al Ahly FC | €3.00m |
| 5 | Aliou Dieng | Defensive midfielder | Mali | 27 | Al Ahly FC | €3.00m |
| 6 | Mounir Chouiar | Left winger | France / Morocco | 26 | Renaissance de Berkane | €3.00m |
| 7 | Ewerton | Left winger | Brazil | 28 | Pyramids FC | €2.80m |
| 8 | Marwan Ateya | Defensive midfielder | Egypt | 27 | Al Ahly FC | €2.50m |
| 9 | Iqraam Rayners | Centre-forward | South Africa | 29 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | €2.40m |
| 10 | Marcelo Allende | Attacking midfielder | Chile | 26 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | €2.30m |
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