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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal valued at $415 million by CIES Observatory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:41 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal valued at $415 million by CIES Observatory

Summary

FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is ranked the world's most expensive soccer player by the CIES Football Observatory, priced at $415 million. The 18-year-old will represent Spain in the upcoming World Cup. Yamal's valuation significantly surpasses that of Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, valued at $264 million and $193 million, respectively. Despite Barcelona's financial issues, club president Joan Laporta previously rejected a €250 million offer from PSG for Yamal, emphasizing his importance to the squad. Yamal is under contract until June 30, 2031, with a massive $1.16 billion release clause.

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Key Details

•Yamal, 18, heads to the World Cup with Spain.
•Haaland and Mbappe follow Yamal in transfer value rankings.
•Barcelona rejected a €250 million bid from PSG for Yamal.
•Yamal has a release clause of $1.16 billion.
•Laporta states Yamal is crucial to Barcelona's future.

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10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Boasts A $415 Million Player, According To CIES Observatory

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FC Barcelona boasts the world’s most expensive soccer player according to the CIES Football Observatory's yearly report on the matter.
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