Transfermarkt has compiled statistics on the continental and national distribution of the world's 250 most valuable players. Europe dominates, with 191 players from 24 countries.
South America ranks second with 36 players from 5 countries, followed by Africa with 20 players from 11 countries. Asia has 2 players from 2 countries and North America has 1 player from 1 country, while Oceania has no players on the list. In total, the 250 players come from 43 countries.
Transfermarkt statistics on the continental distribution of the top 250 most valuable players:
1. Europe: 24 countries, 191 players
2. South America: 5 countries, 36 players
3. Africa: 11 countries, 20 players
4. Asia: 2 countries, 2 players
5. North America: 1 country, 1 player
6. Oceania: 0