The latest market value update in LaLiga has seen a major shake-up, with players from the current top four clubs – Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao – dominating the top 10 biggest upgrades. According to Transfermarkt, these four teams hold 9 out of the ten spots, reaffirming their dominance not just on the pitch but also in player valuation growth.
Real Madrid Lead the Way , Los Blancos have three representatives in the top 10:
Asencio (€30M, +€22.5M) – 1st place
Mbappé (€170M, +€10M) – 4th place
Brahim Díaz (€45M, +€10M) – 8th place
Asencio’s rise is the most remarkable, jumping by €22.5M, the highest in LaLiga. Meanwhile, Mbappé, already one of the world’s most expensive players, continues to see his market value grow. Brahim Díaz, on the other hand, is showing steady progress in his worth to the team.
Barcelona Hold Their Own, The Blaugrana boast two spots in the top 10:
Pedri (€120M, +€20M) – 2nd place
Balde (€60M, +€10M) – 6th place
Pedri remains one of LaLiga’s most valuable young midfielders, with his market value surging by €20M, second only to Asencio. Alejandro Balde, the young full-back, continues to impress and sees a notable increase as well.
Atlético Madrid Making Big Gains, Los Rojiblancos also have two players on the list:
Simeone (€25M, +€13M) – 3rd place
Álvarez (€90M, +€10M) – 5th place
Atlético’s talent pipeline is paying off, with Giuliano Simeone, son of head coach Diego Simeone, seeing a €13M surge in value. Álvarez, one of their attacking stars, continues to prove his worth.
Athletic Bilbao’s Youth Pipeline Shining, Bilbao also places two players on the list:
Sancet (€60M, +€10M) – 7th place
Jauregizar (€20M, +€10M) – 9th place
Known for their strong academy and Basque-only policy, Athletic Bilbao is proving their ability to develop top-tier talent. Sancet and Jauregizar have seen their values rise significantly, proving that the club’s youth strategy is paying dividends.
Only One Outsider in the Top 10, The only club outside the top four to feature in the ranking is Espanyol, represented by J. García (€20M, +€10M) – 10th place. While Espanyol are not in the title race, García’s rise in market value is a testament to his personal development.
With 9 out of ten players coming from the current top four teams, this update highlights LaLiga’s elite clubs’ ability to nurture and retain high-value talent. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético, and Bilbao continue to shape the league’s financial and sporting future.
If this trend continues, LaLiga’s giants will maintain their dominance not only in Spain but across Europe.
