The 10 most expensive footballers in the world

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By Olly Roberts

Updated Oct 24, 2023

Mbappe may have won five Ligue 1 Golden Boots in a row, but the PSG forward is only the 10th most expensive player in world football.

The summer transfer window was unusual, with Saudi Arabian clubs attracting top stars and Chelsea acquiring numerous young players, resulting in skyrocketing transfer fees.
Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo were sold for over £100 million, indicating that acquiring the best players in the world will come at an even higher cost.
A study by the CIES Football Observatory ranks the most expensive footballers, with Kylian Mbappe only 10th.