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Lamine Yamal tops global valuation rankings ahead of Haaland and Mbappe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Lamine Yamal tops global valuation rankings ahead of Haaland and Mbappe

Summary

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has been ranked as the most valuable player in world football with an estimated value of €358 million, according to the CIES Football Observatory report. This valuation places him ahead of Manchester City's Erling Haaland (€227 million) and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (€166 million). Yamal's impressive performance this season contributed to his high ranking, helping Barcelona secure both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. Additionally, Pau Cubarsi and Pedri claimed top valuations in their respective categories as the most valuable centre-back and midfielder, while Gianluigi Donnarumma leads among goalkeepers.

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Key Details

•Lamine Yamal valued at €358 million, leading global rankings.
•Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe follow with €227 million and €166 million, respectively.
•Yamal's contributions include winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.
•Pau Cubarsi and Pedri also rank as top players in their positions.
•Barcelona continues to emerge as a strong force in player valuations.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona starlet leaves Haaland and Mbappe behind in global valuation ranking

What they're saying

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Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has already established himself as one of the best young players in world football, and a new report from the CIES Football Observatory shows just how he is operating ...
— Yahoo Sports

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