Lamine, Cubarsí, Raphinha, Pedri, Casadó and Balde boost Barcelona's market value

The portal specialising in market values ​​in the world of men's football, Transfermarkt, has published this Friday the end-of-year updates of the global sports scene. FC Barcelona has experienced immense growth and, after more than 4 years without doing so, has surpassed the barrier of 1,000 million euros. It has been the great winner of this financial readjustment, as it has become the fourth most valuable club in the global ranking and the one that has generated the most rise in LaLiga, compared to a Real Madrid that has seen 14 of its players lower their cost.

Ten professionals who defend the Blaugrana colours have seen their market value increase. However, there are 6 clear protagonists of the growth of the Catalan institution: Cubarsí, Balde, Casadó, Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Adding the increase of those mentioned, the figure rises to 125 million euros. The player who has grown the most, not only at Barça but in LaLiga, is number 19, who has gone from 150 to 180 million and is now the third most expensive player in the world. Throughout this article, we will review the cases of those named.

Lamine Yamal, the third most valuable player in the world

With the latest increase in market value to €180M, Lamine Yamal has established himself as the most valuable U-18 player in the world, as well as in the 'Right Winger' category. He is also the most expensive footballer at FC Barcelona and among those who have Spanish nationality. Likewise, this new valuation allows him to become the second most valuable professional in LaLiga and the third in the ranking of the most sought-after on the international scene.

The rise of the Rocafonda attacker is more than notable since his first estimate, made on August 21, 2023. In one year and four months, his market value has increased by 720%:

1. Date: 21/08/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 16 years old - Value: 25M€
2. Date: 13/10/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 16 years old - Value: 50M€ - Increase: +25M€
3. Date: 22/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 16 years old - Value: 60M€ - Increase: +10M€
4. Date: 21/03/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 16 years old - Value: 75M€ - Increase: +15M€
5. Date: 07/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 16 years old - Value: 90M€ - Increase: +15M€
6. Date: 18/07/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Valor: 120M€ - Increase: +30M€
7. Date: 11/10/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 150M€ - Increase: +30M€
8. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 180M€ - Increase: +30M€

Cubarsí also adds 30 million to his price

When talking about a teenager who is breaking into the world of football, all eyes turn to the one mentioned in the previous section, but not many remember Pau Cubarsí. He is also 17 years old, but he is showing that he has the skills to be the leader of the Barcelona defence for many years to come. His value on Transfermarkt has increased by the same amount as Lamine, 30 million, going from costing 40 to 70 million.

Thus, he is the second most expensive player of 2007, behind his teammate Yamal; the sixth most valuable centre-back and the fifth most valued Spanish footballer. He is also the fifth most valuable player in Barça, as well as the thirteenth in LaLiga and the 45th in the world. The first valuation carried out by Transfermarkt dates back to October 13, 2023 and was 500 thousand euros, so it has grown by 14,000%:

1. Date: 13/10/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 16 years old - Value: 500 th € 
2. Date: 20/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 16 years old - Value: 1'5M€ - Increase: +1M€
3. Date: 21/03/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 25M€ - Increase: +23'5M€
4. Date: 07/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 30M€ - Increase: +7M€
5. Date: 11/10/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 40M€ - Increase: +10M€
6. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years old - Value: 70M€ - Increase: +30M€

Raphinha's dream season in euros

Raphinha Dias Belloli's step forward this season is something that has caught most Barça fans off guard. The Brazilian has gone from being a player with a chance of being transferred in the summer market to leading the revolution at Flick's Barça. His good performance has been made plausible by his figures, 17 goals and 8 assists in 25 games, and Transfermarkt wanted to make it clear with his market value, which is now 80 million euros.

He is the third most valuable Brazilian and the fourth left winger. He is also the third most valuable Barça player, the eighth in the league and the twenty-first in the world. Before arriving at the Blaugrana team, his highest valuation was 45 million in his last campaign at Leeds. Since he has been defending the Barça shield, he has gained 40 million in value:

1. Date: 23/09/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 25 years - Value: €50M
2. Date: 07/11/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 25 years - Value: €50M
3. Date: 13/06/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 26 years - Value: €60M - Increase: +€10M
4. Date: 22/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 27 years - Value: €50M - Increase: -€10M
5. Date: 07/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 27 years - Value: €50M
6. Date: 11/10/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 27 years - Value: €60M - Increase: +10M€
7. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 27 years - Value: 80M€ - Increase: +20M€

Pedri is worth 100 million again

Another player who is having a great season is Pedri. Injuries had been keeping him from breathing for years, which resulted in a diminished performance on the pitch. Under the command of Hansi Flick and accompanying Casadó in the double pivot, he is rising from the ashes and becoming one of the best midfielders in the world. As is normal, this growth is not only present in the sporting aspect, but also in the economic aspect: the Canary Islander recovers his value of 100 million euros.

Of the generation of 2002, made up of players such as Camavinga, Gvardiol or Nico Williams; Pedri is the second most expensive, 30 million behind Palmer. Likewise, he is the third most valuable midfielder and occupies the same position in the ranking of Spaniards. He is the second most expensive footballer at Barça, the sixth in LaLiga and the fifteenth in the world. He has grown by 20 million compared to the last valuation.

1. Date: 10/08/2020 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years - Value: €15M
2. Date: 11/23/2020 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 17 years - Value: €30M - Increase: +€15M
3. Date: 01/05/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 18 years - Value: €50M - Increase: +€20M
4. Date: 03/19/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 18 years - Value: €70M - Increase: +€20M
5. Date: 05/31/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 18 years - Value: €70M
6. Date: 07/15/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 18 years old - Value: €80M - Increase: +€30M
7. Date: 12/30/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years old - Value: €80M - Increase: +€30M
8. Date: 6/3/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years old - Value: €80M
9. Date: 9/23/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years old - Value: €90M - Increase: +€10M
10. Date: 11/07/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years old - Value: €100M - Increase: +€10M
11. Date: 6/13/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 20 years old - Value: 100M€
12. Date: 22/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years old - Value: 90M€ - Increase: -10M€
13. Date: 21/03/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years old - Value: 80M€ - Increase: -10M€
14. Date: 07/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years old - Value: 80M€
15. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 22 years old - Value: 100M€ - Increase: +20M€

Casadó doubles his market value

The midfielder from Sant Pere de Vilamajor is experiencing his first season in the elite and has taken over the pivot position at FC Barcelona. His contribution, both in attack and defence, has made him a regular in Flick's plans, occupying a position that was vacant in the Blaugrana squad last season.

His current market value is 30 million euros, double that of the last valuation. He is thus the 12th most valuable player in the club, the 18th of his year, the 25th in his position and the 25th in Spain. He is also ranked 37th in LaLiga according to his value and 261st in the world.

1. Date: 26/09/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 19 years - Value: €150k
2. Date: 29/12/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 19 years - Value: €250k - Increase: +€100k
3. Date: 30/06/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 19 years - Value: €300k - Increase: +€50k
4. Date: 20/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 20 years - Value: €600k - Increase: +€300k
5. Date: 26/03/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 20 years - Value: 1.5M€ - Increase: +900 thousand €
6. Date: 24/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 20 years - Value: 2.5M€ - Increase: +1M€
7. Date: 11/10/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years - Value: 15M€ - Increase: +12.5M€
8. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years - Value: 30M€ - Increase: +15M€

Balde recovers the 50 million value

The Spanish left-back is recovering his good feelings in the first half of the 24/25 campaign. Last year he suffered a serious injury that kept him off the pitch for several months. Since his return, he has become an important player for Flick, as expected, and has managed to increase his market value, which had fallen in recent valuations.

At 50 million euros, Balde is currently the seventh most valuable player of his year, 2003. This is a generation of very talented players, like Bellingham, Wirtz or Musiala. He is also the third most valuable player in his position and the ninth of his nationality and team. In addition, he is ranked 19th in La Liga and 90th in the world.

1. Date: 08/10/2020 - Team: FC Barcelona Juvenil A - Age: 16 years - Value: €200K
2. Date: 08/01/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 17 years - Value: €500K - Increase: +€300K
3. Date: 30/06/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 17 years - Value: €500K
4. Date: 13/10/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 17 years - Value: €5M - Increase: +€4.5M
5. Date: 30/12/2021 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 18 years - Value: €5M
6. Date: 03/06/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 18 years - Value: €4M - Increase: -€1M
7. Date: 29/06/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona Atlètic - Age: 18 years - Value: €4M
8. Date: 23/09/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 18 years - Value: €8M - Increase: €4M
9. Date: 07/11/2022 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years - Value: €15M - Increase: +€7M
10. Date: 23/03/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years - Value: €30M - Increase: +€15M
11. Date: 13/06/2023 - English:Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 19 years - Value: €50M - Increase: €20M
12. Date: 22/12/2023 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 20 years - Value: €50M
13. Date: 21/03/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 20 years - Value: €40M - Increase: -€10M
14. Date: 07/06/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 20 years - Value: €40M
15. Date: 27/12/2024 - Team: FC Barcelona - Age: 21 years - Value: €50M - Increase: +€10M

So, the performance of these players has been key this season. They are players with an enormous weight in the Blaugrana squad and who are difficult to replace. Likewise, Transfermarkt has rewarded them with a notable growth in their respective market values.