Jude Bellingham labeled the most expensive player in the world

Real Madrid’s star, Jude Bellingham, has now become the footballer with the highest market value in the world. According to the latest analysis by the Football Observatory CIES, the English midfielder is currently valued at €267.5 million. This places the 20-year-old prodigy ahead of Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland, who is valued at €251.2 million.

Real Madrid dominates the third and fourth positions with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. The top five is completed by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.

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Real Madrid acquired Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for €103 million, a figure that could reach €133 million with bonuses. So far, Bellingham has played 22 matches for the Madrid giants, scoring 17 goals and providing five assists. Last month, he received the Golden Boy award, given to the best footballer in Europe under 21.

CIES utilizes an algorithm based on data from over 6000 transfers and the amounts spent on players with similar characteristics to calculate player values. Potential buyout clauses are not taken into account.