Spanish forward Lamine Yamal of Barcelona has topped the list of the world's most expensive footballers for 2026, with his market value reaching €343.1 million. Yamal secured the first place, outpacing his closest competitors by a wide margin, which marks a clear shift in the market value rankings of young European players. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland of Manchester City and French forward Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid finished second and third, respectively. This outcome confirms a new power dynamic in the football market and underscores the rising value of emerging talents.
Yamal Tops List of World's Most Expensive Footballers
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has become the world's most expensive footballer in 2026 with a market value of €343.1 million, surpassing Haaland and Mbappé and signaling a new era in football transfers.