Barcelona starlet leaves Haaland and Mbappe behind in global valuation ranking

Barcelona starlet leaves Haaland and Mbappe behind in global valuation ranking

class="wp-block-paragraph">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 on an entirely different level when it comes to market value.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">After another exceptional campaign with Barcelona, the teenage forward has been named the most valuable player in world football, comfortably ahead of some of the biggest names in the sport.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">As such, the latest study released by the CIES Football Observatory places Yamal at the top of the list with an estimated value of €358 million.

Mind the gap…

class="wp-block-paragraph">The gap between the Barcelona star and the rest of the football world is remarkable.

class="wp-block-paragraph">To put it in perspective, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sits in second place with a valuation of €227 million, while Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe occupies third place at €166 million.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The numbers reflect a season in which Yamal elevated his game to another level, securing both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup while also producing the most productive campaign of his career.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The report also brought more good news for Barcelona, as Pau Cubarsi was ranked as the most valuable centre-back, while Pedri topped the list among midfielders.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">On the other hand, goalkeeping honours went to Gianluigi Donnarumma. Although Joan Garcia sits second with a valuation of €78 million.

A valuation that reflects Barcelona’s new era

class="wp-block-paragraph">While player valuations are not always a perfect measure of quality, Yamal’s position at the top of the rankings feels fully justified based on his performances.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">At just 18 years of age, he is already one of Barcelona’s most decisive players and a key figure for the Spanish national team.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, what makes the valuation even more impressive is the size of the gap separating him from players such as Haaland and Mbappe, both of whom are considered among the biggest stars in the game.