Recently, Transfermarkt has released an interesting statistic about the top 10 most valuable Brazilian football players currently. The number one spot on the ranking belongs to forward Vinicius Junior, who is currently playing for Real Madrid, with a valuation of 150 million euros.
#1 VINICIUS JUNIOR - 150 MILLION EUROS Having joined Real from Flamengo in July 2018 for a fee of 45 million euros, Vinicius Junior has steadily established himself at the Spanish royal club. The statistics show that the Brazilian forward has made his mark with 66 goals, including 34 goals and 32 assists, in 150 appearances for Real in La Liga. Vinicius was also the one who scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Liverpool in the 2021/22 season. Becoming a key player for Real Madrid in the past two seasons, it's understandable why Vinicius Junior is valued at 150 million euros.
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#2 RODRYGO - 100 MILLION EUROS Similar to his compatriot Vinicius Junior, winger Rodrygo is gradually maturing at Real Madrid and has become an important link in Carlo Ancelotti's team. In addition to his agility and dynamism, Rodrygo impresses with his passing ability. His accuracy in passing is among the best in the world in his position. Compared to the 45 million euros that Real paid four years ago to sign him from Santos, Rodrygo's transfer value has now skyrocketed to 100 million euros.
#3 GABRIEL MARTINELLI - 80 MILLION EUROS In the summer of 2019, Arsenal spent 7 million euros to bring Martinelli from Ituano (Brazil). As he played, Martinelli showed progress and has become an indispensable core player in Arsenal's attack. His speed and sharp goal-scoring ability allow him to perform well as a winger or striker. It's worth noting that the young Brazilian star, born in 2001, has scored 26 goals and provided 12 assists in 93 appearances for Arsenal in the Premier League. Compared to the 7 million euros Arsenal spent, Martinelli's current transfer value has skyrocketed to 80 million euros.
#4 GABRIEL JESUS - 75 MILLION EUROS Gabriel Jesus has proven that he is worth the 52.2 million euros that Arsenal paid to acquire the Brazilian striker from Manchester City last summer. With his speed, technique, and good goal-scoring instincts, Jesus has left his mark with 18 goals, including 11 goals and 7 assists, in 26 appearances for Arsenal in the Premier League 2022/23 season. Jesus has made significant contributions to helping Arsenal secure the Premier League runner-up position last season.
#5 EDER MILITAO - 70 MILLION EUROS Step by step, Militao is showing that he is a reliable pillar in Real Madrid's defense. As time goes by, Militao, who was bought by Real for 50 million euros from Porto in July 2019, has been improving himself both in skills and fighting spirit. Not only is he a solid defender, but Militao also provides strong support to Real's attack with his agility. Moreover, the center-back, valued at 70 million euros, always makes opposing defenders wary due to his good aerial ability.
#6 BRUNO GUIMARAES - 70 MILLION EUROS Newcastle had a fantastic season, finishing 4th in the Premier League in 2022/23, earning them a spot in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. Brazilian defensive midfielder Bruno Guimaraes played a significant role in Newcastle's success. With Bruno's presence, Newcastle's midfield's ability to intercept from a distance has improved significantly. It's understandable why Bruno Guimaraes ranks 6th in the top 10 most valuable Brazilian players at the moment, with a valuation of 70 million euros.
#7 MARQUINHOS - 65 MILLION EUROS For 10 years now, since leaving Roma to play for PSG in 2013, Marquinhos has proven his worth. As a versatile player, Marquinhos can play as a center-back, right-back, or even as a defensive midfielder. In addition, his endurance and fighting spirit have made him a solid shield in PSG's defense.
#8 NEYMAR - 60 MILLION EUROS PSG had to pay 220 million euros to secure the services of Brazilian forward Neymar from Barcelona in the summer of 2017. Neymar's speed, exquisite technique, and diverse finishing abilities have made him a household name. However, persistent injuries have affected Neymar's form and resulted in a decrease in his performance at PSG. That's why Neymar is now valued at 60 million euros.
#9 RAPHINHA - 60 MILLION EUROS Raphinha's impressive performances in a Leeds shirt caught the attention of Barcelona, who signed the winger for 58 million euros in July last year. The presence of the Brazilian winger has made the competition for the starting position on the right-wing at Barcelona more interesting, alongside Ousmane Dembele. With his speed and good dribbling ability, Raphinha is considered a sharp attacking threat on Barcelona's right flank last season.
#10 ANTONY - 60 MILLION EUROS Antony was brought to Manchester United from Ajax for a fee of 90 million euros last summer. With that, the Brazilian winger's name was included in the list of "blockbuster" signings for the Red Devils. However, fluctuations in form and injuries have prevented Antony from shining as brightly as expected by many MU fans in the past season.
