€60m Significant Downgrade
This year may not have been particularly remarkable in the football world, yet 2025 has certainly offered intriguing narratives and exhilarating matches. PSG triumphed in the Champions League for the very first time after a decade-long pursuit of football’s ultimate club trophy. Meanwhile, Liverpool matched Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles after manager Arne Slot guided the team to Premier League glory.
In Germany, Bayern Munich regained their stronghold on the Bundesliga, while Napoli celebrated a vibrant return to the top with the Scudetto. The Club World Cup underwent a significant overhaul, with Chelsea claiming victory in the United States after defeating PSG in the final. However, not every footballer has had a standout year, and we’ve examined which players saw the most significant decreases in market value in 2025.
Players with the Largest Market Value Declines in 2025
Phil Foden began the year as one of the world’s most valuable players, valued at €140m, but has witnessed a staggering downgrade of €60m over the year—the largest drop of any player. The Manchester City midfielder experienced decreases of €10m in March, €30m in May, and €20m in October’s Premier League update. Although the English international has recently shown flashes of his previous form, his valuation remained at €80m after the December update. As depicted in the graphic below, his Manchester City teammate, Rodri, follows closely behind with a €55m reduction in market value.
The Spanish international who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024 faced a significant knee injury and has struggled with fitness since returning. Vinicius Junior, who was in contention for the Ballon d’Or alongside Rodri last year, saw his market value plummet by €50m throughout the year, as he found it challenging to perform at his best for Real Madrid. Additionally, two stars from LaLiga, Gavi of Barcelona and Rodrygo of Real Madrid, rounded out the top five in market value decreases.
