Lamine Yamal continues to break barriers. The FC Barcelona wonderkid has officially been named the most valuable footballer in the world, according to the latest analysis by Football Benchmark. His meteoric rise and recent promotion to wear the club’s iconic No. 10 jersey have propelled him to the top of a list stacked with some of the game’s biggest names.

What Is Lamine Yamal’s Current Market Value?

The report places Lamine Yamal at a staggering €279.7 million, an unprecedented figure for a player of his age. His elite-level performances, global marketability, and immense potential have placed him above stars like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Yamal also edges out his teammate Pedri, who ranks ninth with a valuation of €131.8 million.

Which Clubs Dominate the Ranking?

Despite Barcelona boasting the No. 1 spot, Real Madrid lead in representation within the top 10. Kylian Mbappé, now officially a Madrid player, ranks second at €236.9 million, followed by Jude Bellingham in fourth (€174.5M), Vinícius Júnior in fifth (€171.5M), and Federico Valverde in tenth (€127M). That gives Los Blancos four players among the world’s most valuable.

Who Else Is in the Global Top 10?

Third place belongs to Erling Haaland of Manchester City, valued at €182.6 million, and he's the only City player in the ranking. Rounding out the list are Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), and Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) in sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively.

With this new recognition, Lamine Yamal is no longer just a promising talent—he is now at the center of global football’s spotlight, carrying the hopes of a new era for Barcelona.