Shock Update: Lamine Yamal Tops the List of World's Most Valuable Soccer Players

The International Center for Sports Studies (CIES Football Observatory) has released its updated ranking of the world's most valuable soccer players, causing a stir in the football world. The biggest surprise is the rise of Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona to the top spot, with a valuation of €402.3 million. This surpasses the previous record held by Jude Bellingham, who now sits in third place. Erling Haaland claims second position with a value of €239.6 million. The ranking also shows a significant drop for Vinicius Junior, who fell from third to seventh, losing €75 million in market value. "The changes at the top of the ranking are quite remarkable," says a sports analyst. The updated list sparks debate among fans, highlighting the dynamic nature of player valuations in the ever-evolving world of football. The complete top 10 list is available on the CIES Football Observatory website.