Not Mbappé or Vinicius: this teen tops global market value as the world’s most valuable XI speaks Spanish

The most valuable starting lineup in world soccer is currently valued at over $1.46 billion, heavily featuring Spanish players and LaLiga representation according to Transfermarkt. Four Spanish players are included, and LaLiga contributes seven players overall, split between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Leading the team is 17-year-old FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, valued at $215 million, making him the world's most valuable player. He is joined in attack by Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior ($183 million) and Kylian Mbappé ($194 million), forming an exceptionally expensive and talented forward trio.

The midfield showcases a strong Spanish influence. Real Madrid's English midfielder Jude Bellingham ($194 million) plays alongside FC Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Pedri ($151 million) and Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder Fede Valverde ($140 million).

The defense is less LaLiga-centric but includes FC Barcelona's Spanish defender Pau Cubarsí ($86 million). He is joined by Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol ($81 million), Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni ($86 million), and PSG's Achraf Hakimi ($86 million).

Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper David Raya ($43 million) completes the lineup. Raya is the fourth Spaniard in the team and shares his valuation with goalkeepers Diogo Costa, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Gregor Kobel.

Real Madrid provides four players (Vinicius, Mbappé, Bellingham, Valverde) and FC Barcelona provides three (Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsí), meaning seven of the world's most valuable players are in LaLiga, highlighting the league's role in developing elite young talent and its market power.