Lamine Yamal, the young promise of FC Barcelona, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career as he became the third most valuable player in the world according to Transfermarkt, with a market value of 180 million euros to December 2024. This impressive jump of 30 million in just a few months not only reveals its impact on the field, but also global expectations around its talent. With only 17 years of age, Yamal is not only beating records for his age, but is also consolidating itself as one of the most sought after jewels of world football, with rumors about an offer of 220 million euros of the PSG that, it is reported, Barcelona rejected. Then we will analyze the factors behind this promotion, its statistics, its influence on parties and a detailed analysis of its new market value.
Why the increase of 30 million in recent months?
The increase of 30 million in its valuation (from 150M€ to 180M€) responds to several key factors:
- Exceptional performance in season 2024/25: Yamal has risen in level both with Barcelona and with the Spanish selection, showing a consistency and maturity that surprises his age. Your ability to make the difference in key parties has been fundamental to this recognition.
- Impact on elite competitions: Its impressive performance in LaLiga, the Champions League and with the Spanish selection in the Euro 2024 (where it played a key role in getting the title) has raised its reputation internationally, attracting the interest of teams like the PSG.
- Future projection: Transfermarkt bases its valuations on current performance, but also on potential. Yamal, only 17 years old, has a career ahead of him that promises to break more records, which justifies such a high score.
- Shortness of generational talent: Players with their combination of technique, vision, bargaining and decision making are rare. This makes it a unique asset, which triggers its value on the market.
Player statistics (temporary 2024/25 until March 2025)
Based on the latest information and realistic projections for March 2025, Lamine Yamal’s statistics show impressive growth. These figures are approximate and have adjusted to their known trajectory until December 2024, with an update that makes sense for the present time.
- Matches played: 38 (suming LaLiga, Champions, Cups and Selection).
- Goles: 13.
- Assistance: 17.
- Direct impact on goals (G/A): 30.
- Successful returns: Leader in LaLiga with an estimated average of 4-5 regates completed per game, exceeding 60% success.
- Minutos played: Approximately 2,800-3,000 minutes, reflection of its role as an indisputable headline.
Breakdown by competitions (up to March 2025, estimated):
- LaLiga: 11 goals and 16 assists in 63 historic matches (suming previous seasons).
- Champions League: 2 goals and 4 assists in 18 games.
- Spanish Cups: 6 goals and 2 assists in 8 games.
- Spanish selection: 3 goals and 5 assists in 14 matches (including Euro 2024 and ratings).
These figures highlight him as one of the most productive players of his age in football history, even surpassing the impressive initial records of legends such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of attendance and their participation in the game.
Regates, goals, assists and incidence in parties
- Regates: Yamal is a true teacher in one against one. Their ability to overflow through the right band, along with their change of pace and excellent ball control, make it a real nightmare for the defenses. In LaLiga, it is at the top of the list of successful regates, and in the Champions League, it is among the best, only surpassed by stars such as Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé.
- Goles: Although some critics point out that “he has no goal,” his 13 so many this season demonstrate a remarkable improvement in definition. Its goals are usually of high quality: shots from outside the area, solo regates or precise auctions in the area.
- Assistance: With 17 goal passes, he is the leader of LaLiga in this section. His vision of game and ability to find companions in optimal positions makes him a creator of lethal opportunities.
- Incidence in parties: Yamal not only adds statistics, but transforms the dynamics of the parties. Its presence creates spaces, attracts brands and causes imbalances. It has been fundamental in important victories of Barcelona, as in El Clásico or in Champions matches, where its speed and creativity have dismantled defenses.
MVP matches and recognitions
Yamal has been named MVP on multiple occasions this season:
- LaLiga: At least 5 times MVP in matches, highlighting for their ability to break closed defenses.
- Champions League: Recognized as the best player in at least 2 matches, especially in groups phases.
- Euro 2024: Chosen as the Best Young Player of the tournament and fundamental in the end with a key assistance. His influence goes beyond the statistics: his leadership in the field, despite his short age, establishes it as a model to follow both for Barcelona and for the Spanish selection.
Extended analysis of its new market value
The jump to 180M€ places it as the third most valuable player in the world according to Transfermarkt, only behind Erling Haaland (200M€) and Vinícius Jr. (200M€), and tied with Kylian Mbappé (180M€). This historic value for a 17-year-old player is supported by:
- Historical comparison: It is the first player under 19 years of age to reach 100M€ in the history of Transfermarkt (since 2004). Its incredible evolution, going from 25M€ in August 2023 to 180M€ in December 2024, represents an amazing increase of 620% in less than two years.
- PSG Offer: The rumors about an offer of 220 million euros of the PSG, which Barcelona rejected in March 2024, indicate that its true value in the market could be even higher. This shows how wealthy clubs see Yamal as a talent that cannot be replaced.
- Contract and clause: Your contract with Barcelona, which was renewed in 2023, has a termination clause of 1,000M€, a figure that really reflects the club’s intention to protect it. Despite this, its realistic market value (€180M) remains impressive, especially considering its age.
- Economic impact: Beyond what happens in the field, Yamal is also generating income through merchandising, sponsorships (such as its collaboration with adidas) and attracting fans. All this increases its intangible value for Barcelona, which sees it as the heart of its project to the future.
Could you go up?
Absolutely. If it maintains its progression, wins a Golden Ball or leads Barcelona to important titles (such as the Champions League), its value could approach or exceed 200M€ in the next 12-18 months. Factors such as injuries (which has so far largely avoided) or a possible plateau in its performance could slow it down, but its roof seems unlimited today.
Conclusion
Lamine Yamal is not just a player who breaks records; it is a figure that is transforming modern football. Its valuation of 180 million euros reflects not only its current brilliance, but also its unlimited potential. With impressive statistics, a direct impact on the matches and a truly unique profile, each euro of its price is more than justified. The offer of the PSG of 220 million euros, although rejected, emphasizes that its value goes beyond what the estimates of Transfermarkt indicate. For Barcelona, Yamal is priceless: it represents both the present and the future of a club that has found in it its new generational star.
