Once again, Lamine Yamal has made history at just 17 years of age. What event has he starred in now? The forward can now boast of being the Spanish player with the highest market value in history, dethroning Manchester City's Rodri Hernández, who held this distinction since July of this year.
According to Transfermarkt's website metrics, in its most recent review of market values in LaLiga EA Sports, the talented right winger has been valued at €150 million. This valuation surpasses that of Rodri, who now occupies the second position in this ranking with a market value of €130 million at 28 years of age.
| PLAYER | TEAM | MARKET VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | FC Barcelona | €150 million |
| Rodri Hernández | Manchester City | €130 million |
| Pablo Gavi | FC Barcelona | €90 million |
| Pedri González | FC Barcelona | €80 million |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Club | €70 million |
| Dani Olmo | FC Barcelona | €60 million |
| Martín Zubimendi | Real Sociedad | €60 million |
| Mikel Merino | Arsenal | €50 million |
| Álex Baena | Villarreal CF | €50 million |
| Fermín López | FC Barcelona | €50 million |
Lamine Yamal not only leads the market values of Spanish players
Similarly, in terms of market values, Lamine Yamal, with those €150 million, has established himself as the absolute leader in Barcelona in this aspect, surpassing his closest competitor, Pablo Gavi, by €60 million, as the Andalusian midfielder has a market value of €90 million. In turn, the '19' has positioned himself as the fourth highest-valued player in LaLiga EA Sports in this category, being surpassed by Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, with €180 million, and Vinícius Jr., with a total market value of €200 million.
| PLAYERS | MARKET VALUE |
|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | €150 million |
| Pablo Gavi | €90 million |
| Pedri González | €80 million |
| Ronald Araújo | €70 million |
| Dani Olmo | €60 million |
| Frenkie de Jong | €60 million |
| Raphinha | €60 million |
| Jules Koundé | €55 million |
| Fermín López | €50 million |
| Alejandro Balde | €40 million |
Similarly, he now appears as the top-ranked player in terms of market value in the right-wing position, where he is tied for first place with Phil Foden. Additionally, among players born in 2007, he surpasses his closest pursuer by a significant margin, one of the players who was once sought after by Barcelona, Estêvão Willian, who occupies the second position in this ranking with a market value of €40 million.
With the impressive upward trajectory that Lamine Yamal is showing, who currently has five goals and five assists in the 2024/25 season, it would not be surprising if his market value continues to increase rapidly and he ends up becoming the most valuable player on this platform. This would support a value that he consistently demonstrates on the field with brilliant performances, which excites Barça fans and followers of the Spanish national team to have such a promising talent among their ranks.