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The world record through the years

Each transfer was a world record at that time.

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At a glance

Neymar leads with 222 million. 117 million ahead of Paul Pogba (105) — a comfortable lead. The list has 11 entries, from 222 at the top down to 18,5 at the bottom. The top 5 average 119.9 million per entry. The leader comes from Brazilië.

  1. 1
    NeymarBrazilië

    Barcelona → PSG, 2017

    222
    million
  2. 2
    Paul PogbaFrankrijk

    Juventus → Man United, 2016

    105
    million
  3. 3
    Gareth BaleWales

    Tottenham → Real Madrid, 2013

    101
    million
  4. 4
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    Man United → Real Madrid, 2009

    94
    million
  5. 5
    Zinedine ZidaneFrankrijk

    Juventus → Real Madrid, 2001

    77,5
    million
  6. 6
    Luís FigoPortugal

    Barcelona → Real Madrid, 2000

    60
    million
  7. 7
    Christian VieriItalië

    Lazio → Inter, 1999

    46,5
    million
  8. 8
    DenílsonBrazilië

    São Paulo → Real Betis, 1998

    31,5
    million
  9. 9
    RonaldoBrazilië

    Barcelona → Inter, 1997

    27
    million
  10. 10
    Alan ShearerEngeland

    Blackburn → Newcastle, 1996

    19
    million
  11. 11
    Gianluigi LentiniItalië

    Torino → Milan, 1992

    18,5
    million
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "The world record through the years"?
Neymar is number 1 with 222 million.
What is the top 3 of "The world record through the years"?
The top 3: 1. Neymar (222 million), 2. Paul Pogba (105 million), 3. Gareth Bale (101 million).
How many million does Neymar have?
Neymar has 222 million.

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