The XI with the highest combined market value in the world

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Foot Africa presents the best XI of players with the highest market values, according to data from specialist website “Transfermarkt”. These are the most highly valued players in each position.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City)

Having arrived in England in 2025 from Paris Saint-Germain for a €30 million fee, the Italian goalkeeper has established himself between the sticks for the Citizens.

He conceded 49 goals in 50 matches, but kept 21 clean sheets, helping his market value rise to €40 million.

Pau Cubarsi (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi is valued at €100 million. Brilliant for the Catalan club, he leads the list of the 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award.

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He has played six matches in all competitions this season (512 minutes).

William Saliba (Arsenal)

The Gunners defender has seen his market value rise in recent years thanks to his performances for Arsenal.

The France international, who has 38 caps and has played 184 matches (8 goals, 3 assists) for Arsenal , is valued at €100 million.

Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

The only African player on the list, Achraf Hakimi is valued at €80 million. The right-back has previously played for Dortmund, Real Madrid and Inter Miami.

The Moroccan has posted impressive statistics with Paris: 28 goals and 44 assists in 214 matches.

Nuno Mendes (PSG)

The Portuguese defender is also valued at €80 million. Hakimi’s teammate at PSG, he shines on the left side of the Parisian club’s defense.

He has scored 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 182 matches for Paris.

Pedri (FC Barcelona)

Valued at €150 million, Pedri is one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world.

Having joined Barça as a youngster for a €23 million fee (in 2019 from Las Palmas), he has scored 29 goals and provided 35 assists in 253 matches for the Catalan club.

Vitinha (PSG)

Vitinha’s market value stands at €140 million, almost three times the value of his transfer from Porto to PSG in 2022 (€41.50 million).

The Portugal international (47 caps, 1 goal) has played a key role in the French champions’ success (27 goals, 25 assists in 211 matches).

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

With a value of €160 million, Jude Bellingham is selected as the attacking midfielder in this XI.

The Madrid player has scored 49 goals and provided 36 assists in 148 matches since arriving in Spain.

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

Valued at €200 million, Kylian Mbappé remains one of the most decisive forwards in world football.

With Real Madrid, the Frenchman has already scored 94 goals in 111 matches since joining in 2024, while his international record stands at 67 goals in 107 appearances.

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)

At just 19 years old, Lamine Yamal is presented as the most valuable player, with an estimated value of €220 million.

A Ballon d’Or favourite, the Spaniard (37 caps, 11 goals) has scored 57 goals and provided 58 assists in 159 appearances.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Also valued at €220 million, Erling Haaland’s extraordinary goalscoring statistics justify his place at the top.

The Manchester City striker has scored 169 goals in 205 matches for the Citizens and 65 goals in 59 appearances for Norway.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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