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Most expensive defenders ever

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

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At a glance

Josko Gvardiol leads with 90 € million. 3 € million ahead of Harry Maguire (87). The list has 8 entries, from 90 at the top down to 65 at the bottom. The top 5 average 85.3 € million per entry. The leader comes from Kroatië.

  1. 1
    Josko GvardiolKroatië

    RB Leipzig → Man City, 2023

    90
    € million
  2. 2
    Harry MaguireEngeland

    Leicester → Man United, 2019

    87
    € million
  3. 3
    Matthijs de LigtNederland

    Ajax → Juventus, 2019

    85,5
    € million
  4. 4
    Virgil van DijkNederland

    Southampton → Liverpool, 2018

    84
    € million
  5. 5
    Wesley FofanaFrankrijk

    Leicester → Chelsea, 2022

    80
    € million
  6. 6
    Lucas HernándezFrankrijk

    Atlético → Bayern, 2019

    80
    € million
  7. 7
    Rúben DiasPortugal

    Benfica → Man City, 2020

    68
    € million
  8. 8
    Marc CucurellaSpanje

    Brighton → Chelsea, 2022

    65
    € million
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most expensive defenders ever"?
Josko Gvardiol is number 1 with 90 € million.
What is the top 3 of "Most expensive defenders ever"?
The top 3: 1. Josko Gvardiol (90 € million), 2. Harry Maguire (87 € million), 3. Matthijs de Ligt (85,5 € million).
How many € million does Josko Gvardiol have?
Josko Gvardiol has 90 € million.

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