Lamine Yamal Surpasses Mbappé in Transfer Market Value
The young Barcelona talent outpaces the French star in market worth despite Mbappé’s established success.
In a surprising turn of events, Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years old, has surpassed Kylian Mbappé in terms of transfer market value. Yamal, the rising star from Barcelona’s youth academy, is now valued higher than the World Cup champion from 2018. This shift has sparked debate, especially in Spain, where some media outlets are now downplaying Mbappé’s potential move to Real Madrid in light of Yamal’s meteoric rise.
Kylian Mbappé, once the most expensive player in history and a long-time target for Real Madrid, has seen his market value decrease. While he continues to score goals and win trophies, including the Intercontinental Cup and the UEFA Super Cup, Yamal’s youth and potential have led to a valuation of 200 million euros. In contrast, Mbappé’s market worth has dropped from 180 million to 160 million euros.
The Rising Star of Barcelona vs. the Experienced Mbappé
Despite Mbappé’s established career, including his time at PSG and his achievements with Real Madrid, some football experts argue that his current status does not justify his high market value. In contrast, Yamal, with his impressive performances for Barcelona and his role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, is seen as a future superstar.
Yamal already boasts a La Liga title from the 2022-2023 season and a European Championship with Spain, while Mbappé has collected major trophies with PSG and Real Madrid. This comparison highlights the shift in market dynamics, where potential and future prospects are sometimes valued higher than established success.
- Lamine Yamal, at 17, is now valued at 200 million euros, surpassing Kylian Mbappé, whose market value has decreased to 160 million.
- Yamal has a La Liga title (2022-2023) and an Euro 2024 victory with Spain, while Mbappé has the Intercontinental Cup and the UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid.
- The young Barcelona star is gaining significant attention, especially in Spain, where comparisons with Mbappé are now frequent.
- Despite Mbappé’s proven success, Yamal’s youth and potential have made him the more highly regarded player in the current transfer market.
