Transfermarkt has listed the top 10 players with the highest market values at the time of free transfer in the history of football.
Kylian Mbappé, who transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid last summer, topped the list with a market value of 180 million euros, while Lionel Messi, who transferred from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021, ranked second with a market value of 80 million euros.
Transfermarkt Lists Top 10 Players with Highest Market Values in Free Transfers in Football History:
1. Mbappé 2024-25 Season Paris Saint-Germain > Real Madrid €180 million
2. Messi 2021-22 Season Barcelona > Paris Saint-Germain €80 million
3. Donnarumma 2021-22 Season AC Milan > Paris Saint-Germain €60 million
4. Alaba 2021-22 Season Bayern Munich > Real Madrid €55 million
5. Skriniar 2023-24 Season Inter Milan > Paris Saint-Germain €50 million
6. Robert Lewandowski, 2014-15 season Dortmund > Bayern Munich, €50 million
7. Paul Pogba 2022-23 Season Manchester United > Juventus €48 million
8. Jonathan David 2025-26 Season Lille > Juventus €45 million
9. Casey 2022-23 Season AC Milan > Barcelona €45 million
10. Depay 2021-22 Season Lyon>Barcelona €45 million