The Most Valuable Footballers After the 2026 Cup
The World Cup 2026, which took place this summer, has unfortunately come to a logical conclusion. Immediately after it, the prestigious portal Transfermarkt updated the values of the players who stood out at the tournament. In this article, we have compiled a list of the most appreciated footballers on the planet following the World Cup.
Most Appreciated Players After the World Cup
Player | Value Increase on Transfermarkt Portal |
Elliot Andersen (England National Team, Manchester City) | 30 million euros (was — 80 million euros, became — 110 million euros) |
Jude Bellingham (England National Team, Real Madrid) | 30 million euros (was — 130 million euros, became — 160 million euros) |
Ayoub Bouaddi (Morocco National Team, Lille) | 30 million euros (was — 50 million euros, became — 80 million euros) |
Erling Haaland (Norway National Team, Manchester City) | 20 million euros (was — 200 million euros, became — 220 million euros) |
Lamine Yamal (Spain National Team, Barcelona) | 20 million euros (was — 200 million euros, became — 220 million euros) |
Kylian Mbappe (France National Team, Real Madrid) | 20 million euros (was — 180 million euros, became — 200 million euros) |
Michael Olise (France National Team, Bayern Munich) | 20 million euros (was — 150 million euros, became — 170 million euros) |
Julian Alvarez (Argentina National Team, Atletico Madrid) | 20 million euros (was — 100 million euros, became — 120 million euros) |
Pau Cubarsi (Spain National Team, Barcelona) | 20 million euros (was — 80 million euros, became — 100 million euros) |
Morgan Rogers (England National Team, Chelsea) | 20 million euros (was — 90 million euros, became — 110 million euros) |
Bradley Barcola (France National Team, PSG) | 20 million euros (was — 70 million euros, became — 90 million euros) |
Goncalo Ramos (Portugal National Team, Milan) | 20 million euros (was — 30 million euros,became - 50 million euros) |
Who tops the list of the world's most expensive players after the 2026 World Cup?
After the World Cup, Lamin Yamal and Erling Haaland remain at the top of the list of the world's most expensive footballers (according to Transfermarkt). Their value is estimated at 220 million euros.
It should be noted that Jamal won the World Cup with the Spanish national team at the past World Cup. As for Haaland, he dragged Norway to the quarterfinals and scored seven goals in five matches.
Top 10 most expensive footballers in the world as of July 2026
The top ten most expensive players according to Transfermarkt now looks like this:
1-2. Lamin Yamal (Spain national team, Barcelona) and Erling Haaland (Norway national team, Manchester City) - 220 million euros.
3. Kylian Mbappe (France national team, Real Madrid) - 200 million euros.
4. Michael Olise (France national team, Bayern Munich) - 170 million euros.
5. Jude Bellingham (England national team, Real Madrid) - 160 million euros.
6. Pedri (Spain national team, Barcelona) - 150 million euros.
7-10. Vinicius Junior (Brazil national team, Real Madrid), Vitinha (Portugal national team, PSG), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia national team, PSG), Joao Neves (Portugal national team, PSG) - 140 million euros.
FAQ
Who is the most expensive player in the world?
According to Transfermarkt, the most expensive players in the world are Lamin Yamal and Erling Haaland. Their value is estimated at 220 million euros.
What is the transfer value of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the 2026 World Cup?
The Transfermarkt portal values Messi at 15 million euros. And Ronaldo's price tag is at 10 million euros.
Who became the winner of the 2026 World Cup?
The Spanish national team became the World Champions of 2026. In the tournament final, they defeated Argentina with a score of 1:0 in extra time.
