Football, as time progresses, is increasingly becoming a financial arms race. Clubs across the globe are all trying to get a leg up on their rivals financially as they look to sign the sport’s newest superstars.
Today, we’ll be looking at the five most expensive footballers of all time, based on the cumulative transfer fees paid to sign them. Three of the players on this list have graced the Premier League over the course of their respective careers – can you guess who they are?
Ousmane Dembele – £194 million
At Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele looked like one of football’s biggest flops. The Catalonians signed him for well over £100 million, to mixed results at best. Nevertheless, the French international has justified his position as one of football’s most financially lucrative players at PSG.
Dembele now has a Champions League medal and a Ballon d’Or to his name for his exploits last season. One of the world’s most effective wingers, he will surely make his mark at the 2026 World Cup.
Joao Felix – £211 million
Joao Felix is something of an enigma. He has been one of football’s most coveted players for several years now, despite delivering mediocre returns at several of the clubs he has signed for. With that being said, his natural flair and ability speak for themselves.
At the age of 26, Felix is currently at Al Nassr – this does not bode well for his future prospects. Before this, he has played for teams such as Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Benfica.
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