Enzo Fernandez Enters Top 20 Most Valuable Players Worldwide

On October 10, 2026, Transfermarkt's latest valuation update placed Enzo Fernandez as the only Argentine among the world's 20 most valuable football players, with a 120 million euro valuation, while Vinicius Junior remained South America's highest-valued player.

According to Transfermarkt, Enzo Fernandez reached 120 million euros after his first valuation review as a Manchester City player. The midfielder ranks 11th worldwide and shares that figure with five other players.

Transfermarkt reported that Vinicius Junior leads the South American ranking at 130 million euros despite a 10 million euro decrease. The Brazilian forward had reached 200 million euros in mid-2024 and has lost 70 million euros in less than two years.

According to Transfermarkt, Vinicius Junior recorded one goal and three assists at the start of the 2026/27 season. The previous season ended with 22 goals and 14 assists, below the expected level for the Real Madrid winger.

Enzo Fernandez moved above Julian Alvarez in the South American ranking after the Argentine striker fell to 110 million euros with Atletico Madrid. Transfermarkt still listed Alvarez as the continent's most valuable center forward.

Moisés Caicedo is the fourth-highest valued South American player at 100 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. The Chelsea midfielder leads an Ecuadorian group that also includes Willian Pacho at 80 million euros and Piero Hincapié at 50 million euros.

Transfermarkt's South American top 15 also includes Lautaro Martinez at 85 million euros, Nicolas Paz at 80 million euros, and Alexis Mac Allister at 70 million euros. Argentina and Ecuador each have three players in the hypothetical top XI.

Transfermarkt also noted that Federico Valverde and Luis Diaz remain among the top South American players by value, but their valuations place them below the continent's hypothetical best XI.