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Game changers: a snapshot of the top 100 most valuable players

Following the conclusion of the winter transfer window, the latest update of the Football Benchmark Player Valuation Tool has reassessed the market value of over 10,000 players worldwide. In this analysis, we take a closer look at the top 100 most valuable players as of February 2025, examining their distribution by league, club, and nationality. These players are true game changers, driving the on-pitch performance of football’s elite while also representing their clubs' most valuable assets.

Saudi Pro League: A strategic shift towards young talent

2023 marked a major turning point for the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The league’s aim to position itself as a globally competitive league reshaped both its domestic and the global football ecosystem.

Breaking down the record-high expenditure in the winter transfer window

With the transfer window now closed for the top leagues, this article breaks down the latest trends, highlighting which leagues and clubs spent the most and where the most expensive players landed this winter.

FIFA's Interim Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players and their practical implications

In this week’s edition, Football Benchmark has partnered with the boutique law firm specialised in sports law, Cavaliero & Cambreleng, to provide an in-depth analysis of a major development in football’s regulatory landscape: the evolution of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) following a landmark Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling in the Lassana Diarra case.

Real Madrid CF made history: First club to surpass EUR 1 billion in operating revenue

The 9th edition of the European Champions Report – Football Benchmark's annual publication – evaluates the business performance of domestic title-winners from six European leagues (FC Internazionale Milano, Manchester City FC, Paris Saint-Germain FC, PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid CF and Sporting Clube de Portugal) during the 2023/24 season.

What’s driving Red Bull’s ambition to invest in Japanese football?

Red Bull's entry into the Japanese football market marks a pivotal moment for both the group and the sport in Japan. In this article, we examine the landscape of Japanese talent within European football and how Red Bull’s acquisition of Omiya Ardija aligns with this context, highlighting the opportunities it unlocks in Japan’s talent pool.

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