Among the top five leagues, only Serie A lacks a player valued at 100 million euros; Ligue 1 player valuations updated with Dembélé rising to 100 million euros.

The October 10 update from Transfermarkt Germany on Ligue 1 player values shows that the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, 28-year-old Paris forward Dembélé, saw his value rise by 10 million euros from 90 million to 100 million euros, meaning he rejoined the elite 100 million euro group. This also means Serie A is now the only one of the big five leagues without a player valued at 100 million euros, reflecting the current state of Serie A as a league for veterans winding down their careers and for struggling stars seeking form.

Dembélé rose to fame at a young age but spent his time at Barcelona more like a gamer than a developing athlete, with injuries frequently sidelining him, earning the nickname “glass man” of the Blaugrana. His market value has fluctuated between a high of 120 million euros and a low of 30 million euros. Last season, Dembélé scored 33 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances, helping Paris claim the treble (Champions League, Ligue 1, and French Cup), which led to his undisputed crowning as the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner.

The prodigal son’s return is priceless; the once carefree player Dembélé has matured, started a family, won the Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or, enjoying happiness with his wife and child. Could you have imagined such a career path for Dembélé? Many fans might have thought he would fade away after leaving Barcelona, but instead, he took a path of redemption, making his story one of football’s greatest transformations.