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Most expensive midfielders ever

The most expensive midfielder transfers ever (€ million, approximate).

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At a glance

Florian Wirtz leads with 125 € million. 4 € million ahead of Enzo Fernández (121). The list has 8 entries, from 125 at the top down to 70 at the bottom. The top 5 average 116.8 € million per entry. The leader comes from Duitsland.

  1. 1
    Florian WirtzDuitsland

    Leverkusen → Liverpool, 2025

    125
    € million
  2. 2
    Enzo FernándezArgentinië

    Benfica → Chelsea, 2023

    121
    € million
  3. 3
    Declan RiceEngeland

    West Ham → Arsenal, 2023

    117
    € million
  4. 4
    Moisés CaicedoEcuador

    Brighton → Chelsea, 2023

    116
    € million
  5. 5
    Paul PogbaFrankrijk

    Juventus → Man United, 2016

    105
    € million
  6. 6
    Jude BellinghamEngeland

    Dortmund → Real Madrid, 2023

    103
    € million
  7. 7
    Aurélien TchouaméniFrankrijk

    Monaco → Real Madrid, 2022

    80
    € million
  8. 8
    RodriSpanje

    Atlético → Man City, 2019

    70
    € million
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most expensive midfielders ever"?
Florian Wirtz is number 1 with 125 € million.
What is the top 3 of "Most expensive midfielders ever"?
The top 3: 1. Florian Wirtz (125 € million), 2. Enzo Fernández (121 € million), 3. Declan Rice (117 € million).
How many € million does Florian Wirtz have?
Florian Wirtz has 125 € million.

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