The most expensive African players at the 2025 Club World Cup

Special Reports 19 June 2025 at 08:44

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

As the 2025 Club World Cup heats up in the United States, one burning question emerges: who are the most valuable African players in this tournament? Here’s the top 5 African stars who are turning heads with their market value.

1 – Achraf Hakimi (PSG) – €80 million

Leading the pack is Achraf Hakimi. The PSG right-back, a European champion and coming off a sensational season with the Parisian club, is valued at €80 million according to Transfermarkt. Defensively rock-solid and a constant threat going forward, the Moroccan is a cornerstone for PSG, who kicked off with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid.

2 – Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – €75 million

Right behind him is Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, the new attacking weapon for Manchester City, valued at €75 million. A rising talent, he was preferred over Erling Haaland to lead the line for the Citizens in their 2-0 victory over Wydad AC.

3 – Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) – €50 million

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea completes the podium, valued at €50 million according to Transfermarkt. Starting in Chelsea’s opening match at this Club World Cup, the 24-year-old contributed to the 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC, delivering a superb assist for Pedro Neto’s opening goal.

4 – Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid) – €40 million

In fourth place is Brahim Diaz, valued at €40 million by Transfermarkt. The Moroccan forward featured in the closing minutes of Real Madrid’s clash with Al Hilal, but couldn’t prevent Madrid from drawing 1-1 with the Saudis.

5 – Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) – €35 million

In fifth place is another North African full-back: Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria). Recently transferred to Manchester City after shining at Wolverhampton, he is valued at €35 million by Transfermarkt. He started this Club World Cup on the bench.