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Transfermarkt’s ranking of the 100 most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is led by some of football’s biggest stars. According to the latest market values, Spain’s young sensation Lamine Yamal sits at the top of the list.
Top 10 Most Valuable Players at the 2026 World Cup
Rank
Player
Nation
Market Value
1
Lamine Yamal
Spain
€200m
2
Erling Haaland
Norway
€200m
3
Kylian Mbappé
France
€180m
4
Pedri
Spain
€150m
5
Michael Olise
France
€150m
6
Vinícius Júnior
Brazil
€140m
7
Vitinha
Portugal
€140m
8
João Neves
Portugal
€140m
9
Jude Bellingham
England
€130m
10
Désiré Doué
France
€120m
Notable Positions
- Jude Bellingham ranks 9th overall.
- Arda Güler ranks 20th overall with a market value of €90m.
- Rafael Leão is ranked 82nd, highlighting the depth of talent at this year’s tournament.
Which countries dominate?
France, Spain, England, and Portugal have the strongest representation among the highest-valued players, reflecting why they are considered among the favorites to win the World Cup.
The biggest story is still Lamine Yamal. At just 18 years old, the Barcelona and Spain star is already the most valuable player at the tournament, tied with Haaland at €200 million and ahead of Mbappé.
