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Most expensive number 10s / playmakers ever

The most expensive attacking midfielder transfers (number 10), € million, approximate.

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At a glance

Philippe Coutinho leads with 135 € million. 10 € million ahead of Florian Wirtz (125). The list has 6 entries, from 135 at the top down to 50 at the bottom. The top 5 average 94 € million per entry. The leader comes from Brazilië.

  1. 1
    Philippe CoutinhoBrazilië

    Liverpool → Barcelona, 2018

    135
    € million
  2. 2
    Florian WirtzDuitsland

    Leverkusen → Liverpool, 2025

    125
    € million
  3. 3
    James RodríguezColombia

    Monaco → Real Madrid, 2014

    80
    € million
  4. 4
    KakáBrazilië

    Milan → Real Madrid, 2009

    67
    € million
  5. 5
    Bruno FernandesPortugal

    Sporting → Man United, 2020

    63
    € million
  6. 6
    Mesut ÖzilDuitsland

    Real Madrid → Arsenal, 2013

    50
    € million
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most expensive number 10s / playmakers ever"?
Philippe Coutinho is number 1 with 135 € million.
What is the top 3 of "Most expensive number 10s / playmakers ever"?
The top 3: 1. Philippe Coutinho (135 € million), 2. Florian Wirtz (125 € million), 3. James Rodríguez (80 € million).
How many € million does Philippe Coutinho have?
Philippe Coutinho has 135 € million.

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