PSG star’s new contract propels his worth to £175m, ahead of Vinícius Júnior and Haaland, according to leading study

Kylian Mbappé has been named the world’s most valuable football player, according to an in-depth study by the CIES Football Observatory. The French forward, who recently signed a lucrative three-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, now holds an estimated value of £175 million—well above his competitors in the global rankings.

The study, which factors in elements such as player performance, age, and contract length, has seen Mbappé’s worth soar following his decision to remain at PSG, rejecting a move to Real Madrid. The new contract extension has significantly boosted his market value.

Behind him in second place is Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, valued at £158 million, followed by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, who is worth £129.5 million. Haaland, the Premier League’s highest-rated player, completes the top three, with his value notably exceeding the £51 million City paid to secure his services.

Barcelona’s Pedri (£115 million) and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham (£113.5 million) round out the top five. Other notable players in the top ten include Phil Foden (£105 million), Liverpool’s Luis Díaz (£93.5 million), and Manchester City’s Ruben Dias (£93 million).

The Premier League dominates the list with 41 players in the top 100, and this number is expected to rise further as clubs eye high-profile acquisitions in the upcoming transfer windows. Notably, Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly targeting Josko Gvardiol, currently playing for RB Leipzig. Gvardiol is ranked as the second-most valuable centre-back globally, valued at £85 million, just behind Dias.