The Premier League’s reputation as football’s richest and most competitive stage has once again been reinforced, with Transfermarkt.com unveiling the top 10 most valuable players ahead of the 2025/2026 season.
Stars from Premier League giants: Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City dominate the list, highlighting the league’s irresistible pull for world-class talent.
With the combined valuation of all 20 clubs hitting an eye-watering £10.52 billion, England’s top flight remains unmatched in its financial muscle, ensuring it can attract, develop, and retain some of the sport’s biggest names.
10. Moisés Caicedo – £77.61m
Chelsea’s £115m signing had a shaky start but grew into a midfield metronome last season. Playing every game, Caicedo’s passing and defensive intelligence provided the balance for Cole Palmer and Chelsea’s attackers. New manager Enzo Maresca will be counting on him as a cornerstone once again.
9. Alexis Mac Allister – £86.24m
The World Cup-winning Argentine has been one of Liverpool’s unsung heroes. His calmness in possession and tactical discipline frees up the Reds’ attackers. Slot’s title-winning campaign owed plenty to the midfielder’s understated brilliance.
8. Phil Foden – £86.24m
After a season well below his usual standards, the Stockport-born star faces a defining campaign. With just nine goal contributions last year, Foden needs to rediscover the spark that once made him City’s Player of the Season.
7. Rodri – £94.86m
City’s midfield anchor remains irreplaceable. His ACL injury last September triggered a 38-day collapse without a league point for the champions. The Ballon d’Or holder controls games with the same authority Sergio Busquets once did at Barcelona. His comeback after the September break could define City’s season.
6. Alexander Isak – £103.48m
Newcastle’s talisman may be on self-imposed exile, but his blend of pace, power, and technical skill makes him one of the league’s most complete strikers. With Liverpool reportedly eyeing a move, the Swede’s future could shape the transfer market.
5. Cole Palmer – £103.48m
Palmer’s 33 goal contributions in his debut season at Chelsea marked him as one of the league’s most dangerous attackers. A dip late last season is seen as temporary, with expectations high that he’ll thrive again.
4. Declan Rice – £103.48m
Arsenal’s £105m man has silenced doubters. Alongside Bukayo Saka, Rice has cemented himself as one of the Gunners’ true world-class players. With Martin Zubimendi’s arrival, Rice could play further forward as a box-to-box force – possibly unlocking even more of his game.
3. Florian Wirtz – £120.73m
Liverpool’s marquee summer signing looks set to add both creativity and goals. A perfect blend of scorer and provider, Wirtz eases the burden on Mohamed Salah. “He has the quality to match Salah’s influence,” said manager Arne Slot, who has tasked the German with becoming Liverpool’s new attacking leader.
2. Bukayo Saka – £129.36m
At just 23, Saka is already Arsenal’s heartbeat. Last season, when injuries sidelined him, the Gunners often looked short of ideas. Now, with Viktor Gyökeres leading the line, Saka will benefit from more space and could be primed for his best-ever campaign.
1. Erling Haaland – £155.23m
The Norwegian machine tops the charts once again. Since arriving in England, Haaland has shattered scoring records with 36 league goals in his debut season. Even in a slightly underwhelming City campaign last year, he was still among the top scorers. With Omar Marmoush now alongside him, Haaland looks set to dominate once more.
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