Among the 25 most valued players in Spanish football, only seven do not wear Real Madrid or Barcelona colors, and none of them break into the top ten. This isn’t a random coincidence. It reflects a pattern that has become increasingly clear on the pitch and in the transfer market.
There is a certainty that feels rigid yet undeniable: Real Madrid and Barcelona often seem to run their own league while the remaining 18 teams compete for what is left. In market terms, this split becomes even more pronounced. A study by Transfermarkt shows that out of the 25 most highly valued Spanish players, just seven are not affiliated with the country’s two most prestigious clubs.
Keeping up with the latest transfer market chatter remains essential for fans and analysts alike, as market movements can shift perceptions of value in a hurry.
The data points to a striking reality for competition. The first 13 most valued players are spread between Real Madrid and Barcelona, underscoring the two giants’ continued pull. In 14th place, new entrants surfaced from Real Sociedad, with Mikel Merino and Mikel Oyarzabal valued at around fifty million euros each.
Further down the list, in 18th position, Pau Torres from Villarreal makes the cut with a valuation near forty-five million euros. Not far behind, Rodrigo De Paul and Jan Oblak from Atlético Madrid, along with Martín Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, each reach the forty-million-euro mark. Yéremy Pino of Villarreal closes the ranking of the 25 most appreciated players at approximately thirty-eight million euros.
The list of the 25 most appreciated, according to Transfermarkt
Source: Goal