Emeka Nweze
Since Real Madrid purchased Cristiano Ronaldo fom Manchester United for a then world record fee of €80 million, transfer fees have continued ro rise. Neymar currently holds the record of the highest ever transfer fee with €222 million paid for him by PSG and with the way the transfer market is turning out, players could cost as much as €500 million in no time.
But in the midst of all the transfer chaos, which countries produce the costliest players? This question has been answered by German football website, transfermarkt.com. Brazil takes top spot, thanks to Neymar and Coutinho while France comes in at number 3. See the full list below
1. Brazil – €1.49 billion
Most expensive player – Neymar (€222 million)
2. England – €1.12 billion
Most expensive player – Harry Maguire (€87 million)
3. Spain – €924 million
Most expensive player – Kepa Arrizabalaga (€80 million)
4. France- €866 millionm
Most expensive player – Kylian Mbappé (€135 million)
5. Italy – €836 million
Most expensive player – Jorginho (€ 57 million)
6. Germany – €803 million
Most expensive player – Leroy Sane (€52 million)
7. Belgium – €754 million
Most expensive player – Eden Hazard (€100 million)
8. Portugal – €752 million
Most expensive player – João Félix (€126 million)
9.Netherlands – €709 million
Most expensive player – Matthijs de Ligt (€75 million)
10. Argentina – €463 million
Most expensive player – Gonzalo Higuaín (€90 million)
