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<p>Football is unequivocally the most universal sport, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans worldwide. Enthusiasts from every continent are passionate about the beautiful game, as evidenced by over 5 billion viewers tuning into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Messi, one of the most iconic figures in football, led Argentina to victory, securing the coveted trophy.</p>
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<p>While most of the top talents play in Europe's premier leagues, the sport is witnessing growth in emerging markets like the United States and China. According to <em>Transfermarkt</em>'s renowned market values, eight out of the top ten most valuable players globally are from Europe, with Brazil’s Vinicius Junior and Uruguay's Federico Valverde being notable exceptions. But which nations house the highest-value player collections? Utilizing our exclusive data, we’ve aggregated the market valuations of every player from each country to uncover the results.</p>
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<h2>Which Nation Boasts the Most Valuable Player Collection in the World?</h2>
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<p>England tops the list with a remarkable 1,862 players collectively valued at €4.96 billion. Even though England hasn’t clinched a major international title in nearly 60 years, it boasts an array of talent under Thomas Tuchel’s guidance, including five players valued at €100 million or more—Jude Bellingham stands out as the most valuable English player at €180 million. Brazil follows closely, showcasing a roster of 2,759 players worth a combined €4.85 billion.</p>
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<p>As depicted in the graphic above, Vinicius Junior ranks as the fifth most valuable player at €170 million, while Erling Haaland, alongside his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo and Barcelona talent Raphinha, is valued at €90 million each. Spain holds the third position with 3,988 players totaling €4.63 billion, featuring Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal as their most valuable player at €200 million. France comes in fourth, led by Kylian Mbappé, whose valuation stands at €180 million.</p>
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<p>The reigning champions, Argentina, round out the top five, with Alexis Mac Allister as their sole player at €100 million. The remainder of the top ten consists solely of European nations, where Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium each have fewer than 1,000 professional players with assigned market values. The United States is the first nation outside Europe or South America to appear in 15th place, while Morocco is the top African nation, positioned at 17th.</p>
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