Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande has emerged as the standout name on Transfermarkt’s 2026 market-value XI, after recording the largest increase of the year.
The Ivory Coast international recorded a €75 million jump that took his valuation to €120 million.
The 19-year-old, who swapped RB Leipzig for Real Madrid only a few months ago, sits at the top of the year’s biggest value gainers.
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise and Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki are among the high-profile names also featured in the selection.
Transfermarkt’s 2026 XI — biggest market-value increases:
1. Yan Diomande (Real Madrid) — €120m (+€75m)
2. Anderson (Manchester City) — €120m (+€60m)
3. Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) — €110m (+€60m)
4. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) — €180m (+€50m)
5. Rogers (Chelsea) — €120m (+€50m)
6. Kroupi (Bournemouth) — €70m (+€48m)
7. Jaquet (Liverpool) — €65m (+€45m)
8. Marc-Pubill (Atlético Madrid) — €50m (+€35m)
9. O’Reilly (Manchester City) — €70m (+€30m)
10. Espart (FC Barcelona) — €25m (+€24.7m)
11. Risser (RC Lens) — €30m (+€20m)