Barcelona youngster and Spain midfielder Lamine Yamal is leading the list of the most valuable Spanish footballers in history.
The collective nature of Spanish football hasn’t prevented us from enjoying individual talents, with the likes of Alfredo di Stefano, Xavi Hernandez, and Andres Iniesta all revered as one of the greatest the sport has ever seen.
In this article, we will be looking at the top 10 most valuable footballers in history.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, €150m)
The latest rising Spain and Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal, is at the top of the list of the most valuable Spanish footballers in history. He takes the top spot with the highest market value of €150m.
The 17-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since making his professional debut two years ago with Barcelona. He has gone on to be a key figure for club and country in that period.
The youngster made his national team debut back in September 2023 and has gone to feature 17 more times for the team. He has scored three goals and eight assists for the team since then, and was a key figure in their Euro 2024 triumph, claiming the young player of the tournament award in the competition.
Rodri (Manchester City, €130m)
Manchester City midfielder Rodri comes up next on the list with a market value of €130m.
The midfielder has gained a level of importance for club and country in recent years. He has been a regular figure in the national team since making his debut back in 2018 and has scored four goals. He is widely regarded as one of the best central midfielders the country has ever seen.
Pedri (Barcelona, €100m)
Another Barcelona youngster on the list, Pedri was worth €100m back in 2022, making him the third highest-rated Spaniard in the ranking.
Injuries over the years to the youngster have seen his value fall slightly over the years, but he is still highly revered in the football world. The youngster is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best midfielders in world football when fit and is one of the key players in Barcelona. Since making his debut with the national team back in 2021, he has scored twice and featured 27 times for the team.
Isco (Real Madrid, €90m)
The former Real Madrid star was one of the most sought-after forwards during his period with Los Blancos.
The midfielder currently plies his trade with Real Betis, and although he isn’t the player he once was, he still showcases a level of talent not too many players can boast of. He has played 38 games with the national team, since making his debut as far back as 2012, scoring 12 goals in that run. He retired back in 2020 and was rated €90m in market value in his prime.
Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid, €90m)
Saul Niguez was a highly-rated midfielder during his time at Atletico Madrid. He was rated as high as €90m in his prime.
The 29-year-old currently plies his trade with Sevilla on loan from Atletico and spent four years with the national team between 2016 to 2020, playing 19 games and scoring three goals during that period.
Asensio (Real Madrid, €90m)
Paris St-Germain winger Marco Asensio was highly rated during his period as a starboy with Real Madrid.
The 28-year-old suffered from injuries and poor form during his latter years at Real Madrid. He was sold to Paris St-Germain, where he is trying to find his best form again. Asensio made his debut with the national team back in 2016. He has played 38 times and has scored twice with them.
Gavi (Barcelona, €90m)
Barcelona and Spain’s talented youngster Pablo Gavi has made a name for himself for club and country since making his professional debut.
The 20-year-old has made himself a key figure at Barcelona, establishing himself as a regular even as a teenager. He has featured 27 times with the national team since making his debut in 2021 and has scored five times with them. He was rated as high as €90m in 2022.
Sergio Busquet (Barcelona, €80m)
Widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in football, Sergio Busquets was rated as high as €80m back in 2018, when he was 30.
Currently plying his trade with Inter Miami, the midfielder was a key figure for Spain’s national team before retiring back in 2023. He played a total of 143 times, scoring twice after making his debut in 2009. He enjoyed a largely successful period with the national team, winning the World Cup and Euro in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid, €80m)
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente is among the most valuable footballers in Spanish football. The 29-year-old was rated as high as €80m back in 2021.
He has made himself a key figure in Diego Simeone’s side since switching to Wanda Metropolitano from Santiago Bernabeu back in 2019. Llorente made his debut with the national team back in 2020 and has featured 19 times with the team.
Ansu Fati (Barcelona, €80m)
Ansu Fati completes the top 10 list of the most valuable Spanish footballers. He burst into the scene with Barcelona as a gifted teenager with an incredible eye for goal. Many saw him as the successor for Lionel Messi, a claim that was backed by his €80m market value at the age of 18.
Injuries and poor form have seen his value drop massively over the past years. He is currently trying to regain his top form under new Barcelona boss Hansi Flick and has featured 10 times with the Spain national team since making his debut back in 2020, scoring twice in that period.
