Benjamin Šeško (foto: Getty Images)
Benjamin Šeško ranks 15th in the world’s most valuable footballers, valued at €116.6M by CIES, far exceeding Transfermarkt’s estimate of €50M.
The CIES Football Observatory has released its latest rankings of the world's most valuable footballers, based on their proprietary tools and methodologies. Among the top names is Benjamin Šeško, who has been placed 15th, with an estimated market value of €116.6 million. This marks a significant contrast to Transfermarkt, which currently values the Slovenian forward at €50 million.
At the top of the CIES rankings is England’s rising star Jude Bellingham, with an eye-watering valuation of €251.4 million. He is followed by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, valued at €221.5 million, and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, whose market worth is pegged at €205.7 million.
Šeško, who has been turning heads with his performances, continues to solidify his reputation as one of football’s most exciting young talents. His inclusion in the top 15 ahead of some more established players underlines his potential and the belief in his ability to shape the future of the game.
While Transfermarkt remains the dominant source for assessing players’ market values, CIES offers an alternative perspective, often differing significantly due to its unique evaluation methods. These rankings frequently stir debate among fans and analysts, as seen in Šeško’s case, where the CIES valuation more than doubles that of Transfermarkt.
The complete top 100 list of players with the highest market values is available on the CIES website for those interested in exploring the full rankings.