“Barcelona” and Spain national team player Lamin Yamal has been named the most expensive footballer in the world according to Transfermarkt.
The 17-year-old Spanish winger's market value is €200 million. The top 5 also includes “Real” Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham (€180 million), “Manchester City” forward Erling Haaland (€180 million), “Real” Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappe (€180 million) and Vinicius (€170 million).
Lamin Yamal is a product of the “Barcelona” academy. This season, he won La Liga with the team, as well as the Spanish Cup and Super Cup. During the season, the young talent played 55 matches for Barcelona, scoring 18 goals and making 25 assists.
As part of the Spanish national team, Yamal became the European champion in 2024, receiving the award for the best young player of the tournament. He played 21 matches for the national team, scored 6 goals and made 9 assists.
In October 2024, the footballer was recognized as the best young player in the world by France Football magazine, and in November he received the prestigious Golden Boy award as the best European footballer under the age of 21.
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