What Would Our Favorite Footballers Cost in Today's Transfer Market?

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We get to see clubs buying average players for staggering amounts. BeSoccer

The market values of football players today go higher and higher season after season. All of it started when the wealthiest football clubs in the world started spending enormous amounts to acquire the best players. This caused a rise in the market values of all players.

Now, we get to see clubs buying average players for staggering amounts. Because of these activities on the football transfer markets, many fans often wonder how much their favourite players would cost today. In this article, we’ll reveal those values, but only to some of the best football players.

Gianluca Vialli

We begin with the former amazing Italian striker Gianluca Vialli. This incredible player showed off his remarkable skills in clubs such as Sampdoria, Juventus, and Chelsea. He scored a total of 259 club goals and managed to win almost every available trophy.

His transfer from Sampdoria to Juventus in season 1992/93 broke the world record transfer fee. The sum was around £14.9 million, which in today’s money goes up to £209 million. We should mention that Vialli sadly passed away in January 2023.

Romario

The older football generation remembers the fantastic Brazilian striker Romario. He played for many clubs in his career but showed his best skills at PSV and Barcelona. Romario even won the FIFA's Best Player award in 1994 after winning the World Cup the same year.

This player transferred from PSV Eindhoven to FC Barcelona for a total sum of £10.8 million. Today, this transfer would have been worth £167 million.

We should point out that expensive players such as Romario also bring a lot of income to the clubs. However, the teams that sell the players get to receive the most money. New bettors experience a similar joy, but at a lower scale, when they apply for the best betting sign up offers.

Ronaldo

The Brazilian Ronaldo, also known as The Phenomenon, was one of the best football players the world has ever seen. Football fans from all around the world enjoyed watching him dribble and score against the toughest clubs and national teams.

He showed his best skills at many Brazilian and European clubs. But, people mostly remember him playing for Real Madrid. This club signed him from Inter for £40.5 million in season 2002/23. In today’s market, this transfer would reach £155.2 million.

Ronaldinho

Next, we have another Brazilian magician who brought joy to many football fans. He enjoyed playing and showing off his skills to the world. In his best years, Ronaldinho played for PSG, Barcelona, and AC Milan. He was also one of the leaders in the Brazilian squad that won the 2002 World Cup.

Ronaldinho joined Barcelona from PSG in season 2003/24 for a sum of £29 million. If we convert the same amount to today's money, then the value of this transfer would reach £121.9 million.

Zinedine Zidane

Zidane is one of the best football players the world has ever seen. In recent years, he proved himself as a top manager capable of winning everything he desires. As a football player, he was an astonishing midfielder who rarely lost the ball from his feet.

He enjoyed his best years playing for Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid. He became a Madrista after transferring from Juventus in 2001 for a fee of £69.7 million. Today, this transfer would be worth around £157.5 million.

David Beckham

Beckham was a legendary English player who was among the best footballers of his generation. He had an amazing vision and skills that allowed him to find anyone on the pitch with a long pass or cross. Football fans also remember his incredible curling shots, especially from a free-kick position.

He attracted the most media attention when he transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid in season 2003/04. The transfer was worth £33.8 million at the time, which today would be around £141.8 million.

Alan Shearer

Last but not least, we have one of the greatest English strikers, Alan Shearer. This player holds the record for scoring the most Premier League goals in history with 260 goals. He was an exceptional player, having won the top English flight league with Blackburn Rovers in 1994/95.

After spending four seasons with Blackburn, he decided to join Newcastle United for season 1995/96. His transfer at the time was around £18.9 million, which broke the world transfer record. Today, the value of this transfer would have been £138 million.