Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and the Most Valuable Players Ahead of the 2024/25 La Liga Season
- In early May, the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) unveiled its rankings of the world's most valuable football players
- Several La Liga players plying their trade in the Spanish La Liga featured in the top 10 on the list published by the football observatory
- Briefly News has highlighted the most valuable La Liga players according to the data provided by the Swiss statistical organisation
La Liga has long been home to some of the finest talents in modern football, and with the addition of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid and the rising prominence of Lamine Yamal, the league's star power has only grown.
Undoubtedly, the best players in world football are now showcasing their talents in La Liga, which was clearly reflected in the recent list of most valuable players released by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES).
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The CIES list was notably dominated by La Liga players, underscoring the league's exceptional talent pool.
This trend has been further reinforced by the recently concluded UEFA Euro tournament, which saw Barcelona's Yamal rise in the rankings.
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In light of this, Briefly News highlights the most valuable players currently making waves in Spanish football.
Most valuable La Liga players currently
Kylian Mbappe - €180 million
The Real Madrid new signing leads the list of La Liga’s most valuable players. The French forward racked up over 400 goal involvements in his nine seasons in France.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is expected to form a trio with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo Goes in Real Madrid’s attack.
Vinicius Jr - €180 million
The Real Madrid forward is another player on the list of La Liga's most valuable players. The Brazilian forward is widely tipped to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, and few would doubt it, especially considering the outstanding season he had with Los Blancos.
Jude Bellingham - €180 million
The English midfielder is another who ranks among the most valuable players in the Spanish league. The former Borussia Dortmund star had a stellar first season with Real Madrid. The young Englishman recorded 36 goal involvements in his debut season with Los Blancos, according to data courtesy of FotMob.
Lamine Yamal - €120 million
The Barcelona youngster is the youngest player on the top five list. The Spanish star had a remarkable UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, and in addition to winning the title, he was crowned the best young player of the tournament.
Yamal is expected to be an integral part of Barcelona’s 2024/25 season under the leadership of Hans-Dieter Flick.
Federico Valverde - €120 million
The Uruguayan midfielder is another who ranks among the most valuable players in the Spanish league. The 26-year-old is currently valued at €120 million. The midfielder led Uruguay to third place at the 2024 Copa América tournament after completing a stellar season with Real Madrid, where he won the UEFA Champions League crown.
The midfielder is expected to be one of the captains of Los Blancos in the upcoming season.
Greatest players to wear the Real Madrid number 9 jersey
In another report, Briefly News compiled a list of the best players to have worn Madrid's number 9 jersey.
Many Real Madrid icons have graced the famous number nine jersey, with Benzema being the most notable. He won the 2021/22 Ballon d'Or following an exceptional season with Real Madrid.
The list also includes notable names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, among others.
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