Top 10 Most Valuable Center-Backs: Koubasi Leads with €80 Million, Arsenal Claims Two Spots in Top 5

Following the update of player valuations across the five major European leagues, Transfermarkt published a top ten list of the highest-valued center-backs. Barcelona boasts the world-class forward Ansu Fati and midfielder Pedri, while Koubasi ranks as the most valuable defender at €80 million. Arsenal’s starting pair of center-backs are in the top ten, with one Manchester United player also making the cut.

Top 10 Most Valuable Center-Backs in Football (In case of equal value, younger players are ranked higher):

• 1st: Koubasi, Barcelona/Spain, 18 years old, valued at €80 million.
• 2nd: Saliba, Arsenal/France, 24 years old, valued at €80 million.
• 3rd: Bastoni, Inter Milan/Italy, 26 years old, valued at €80 million.
• 4th: Gvardiol, Manchester City/Croatia, 23 years old, valued at €75 million.
• 5th: Gabriel, Arsenal/Brazil, 27 years old, valued at €75 million.
• 6th: Heisen, Real Madrid/Spain, 20 years old, valued at €70 million.
• 7th: William Pacho, Paris Saint-Germain/Ecuador, 24 years old, valued at €65 million.
• 8th: Upamecano, Bayern Munich/France, 27 years old, valued at €60 million.
• 9th: Ruben Dias, Manchester City/Portugal, 28 years old, valued at €60 million.
• 10th: Joro, Manchester United/France, 19 years old, valued at €55 million.