Highest valued La Liga players. The Spanish top flight, La Liga, is home to some of the best young talent in world football. While the division may not command the financial power of the Premier League, it continues to cultivate gifted footballers who can command enormous transfer fees. Here we profile the 10 current La Liga players valued at over €70 million according to the latest market estimates.
Jude Bellingham – €150 million
Leading the way is English youngster Jude Bellingham with a valuation of €150 million. The 20-year-old Real Madrid midfielder has had a meteoric rise since leaving Birmingham City for Borussia Dortmund in 2020. With his all-action midfield displays and maturity beyond his years, Bellingham is already a regular for England and has been linked with a big money move next summer.
Vinicius Junior – €150 million
In second is Vinicius Junior valued at €150 million. The Brazilian winger has developed into a superstar for Real Madrid since joining from Flamengo in 2018. Now 23, Vinicius was a key part of Los Blancos’ La Liga and Champions League double last season with his searing pace, trickery and eye for goal. He signed a new long-term contract in September to end speculation of a Premier League move.
Pedri – €100 million
Third is Barcelona’s Pedri valued at €100 million. Still only 21, the attacking midfielder has become a mainstay for club and country with his technical quality, work-rate and intelligence. Pedri broke into the Barca team in 2020/21 and has not looked back, also starring for Spain as La Roja reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals. His potential is huge.
Federico Valverde – €100 million
Federico Valverde is valued at €100 million in fourth. The Uruguayan midfielder’s combative, box-to-box style has made him a key player for Real Madrid since breaking through in 2017. At just 25, Valverde adds steel, energy and goals from the middle of the park. He signed a new five-year contract in September to ward off interest from Premier League giants.
Rodrygo – €100 million
Rodrygo comes in fifth with a €100 million price tag. Still only 22, the Brazilian winger has already won the Champions League title with Real Madrid since joining from Santos in 2019. With his pace, trickery and eye for goal, Rodrygo looks set for a long career at the highest level in Spain and Europe.
Aurélien Tchouaméni – €90 million
In at number six is Aurélien Tchouaméni valued at €90 million. The French midfielder joined Real Madrid for €100m from Monaco in the summer and has slotted seamlessly into the Spanish champions’ midfield. At just 23, Tchouaméni’s athleticism, technique and reading of the game mark him out as a future star.
Eduardo Camavinga – €90 million
Eduardo Camavinga is valued at €90 million in seventh. Still only 21, the French midfielder has impressed for Real Madrid since arriving from Rennes in 2021 with his energy, close control and passing range. Camavinga looks to have a long future at the highest level.
Frenkie de Jong – €90 million
Eighth is Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong valued at €90 million. The Dutch midfielder has been a mainstay for the Catalan giants since joining Ajax in 2019. At just 26, de Jong combines technique, vision and an ability to dictate play from the middle of the park. However, his future at the Nou Camp remains uncertain.
Gavi valued – €90 million
Ninth is Barca’s Gavi valued at €90 million. Still a teenager, the Spain international midfielder has broken into the first team and become a regular since 2021. Gavi’s maturity, pressing and technical quality have drawn comparisons to club great Xavi. At just 19, his potential is frightening.
Ronald Araujo – €70 million
In tenth place is Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo valued at €70 million. The Uruguayan defender, 24, has developed into a key player at the heart of the Barca backline since arriving from Boston River in 2018. Araujo’s athleticism, reading of the game and ability on the ball make him vital for the Catalans.
Éder Militão – €70 million
Coming in at number eleven is Éder Militão valued at €70 million. The Brazilian centre-back has developed into an important player for Real Madrid since joining from Porto in 2019. At just 25, Militão combines pace, strength and composure on the ball which make him vital to Los Blancos’ success.
Jules Koundé – €60 million
In twelfth is Jules Koundé valued at €60 million. The French defender joined Barcelona from Sevilla in the summer transfer window for a fee of around €50 million. Still only 24, Koundé is already an international regular and adds quality, technique and leadership to the Barca backline.
Raphinha – €60 million
Raphinha sits in thirteenth with a €60 million price tag. The Brazilian winger made a big money move to Barcelona from Leeds United in July. At 26, Raphinha brings pace, trickery and an eye for goal that will be important to the Catalans going forward.
Takefusa Kubo – €50 million
Takefusa Kubo is valued at €50 million in fourteenth. The 22-year-old Japanese winger is highly rated and has cemented a regular place in the Real Sociedad team after previous loans. Kubo’s dribbling ability and creativity could see his value rise if he starts to produce the end product consistently.
João Cancelo – €50 million
The list is rounded out by João Cancelo in fifteenth place valued at €50 million. The Portuguese full-back has developed into one of the best in his position since moving to Manchester City from Juventus. At 29, Cancelo adds attacking quality, technique and versatility to whichever team he plays for.
In summary, La Liga continues to cultivate some of the best young talent in European football. The values of these 15 highest valued La Liga players show the depth of quality and potential in the Spanish top flight. Real Madrid in particular have assembled an incredibly wealthy squad that looks set for further success at home and abroad.
