# The most expensive players XI in football URL: https://technosports.co.in/most-expensive-players-xi-in-football/ Published: 2024-12-04 Updated: 2024-12-04 Author: Arsh Das **Most expensive players XI in football:**[Money](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money) holds a great proportional ratio in football in the 21st century. And, in keeping with the importance of the financial aspect of the game, we have assembled a list of the most expensive players in every position.  --- ## **Let’s unveil the full line-up of the most expensive players in the world XI:** ### **GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) €80 million ** ![Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://images.technosports.co.in/2020/12/kepa-1024x576.jpg) *[Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepa_Arrizabalaga)(Chelsea); Most expensive XI* The [Spaniard](https://technosports.co.in/2022/02/28/liverpool-0-0-chelsea-11-10-pens-22/) is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world and was signed after Thibaut Courtois departed for Real Madrid in the final stages of the transfer window. After a tumultuous few seasons at [Chelsea,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C.) the Spaniard is now on loan at [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF), filling in for the injured Courtois. ### **RB: Achraf Hakimi (PSG) €68 million** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/03/Achraf-Hakimi-in-Real-Madrid-Colours-Back-in-2018-Image-Credits-Goal-scaled.webp) ***Achraf Hakimi (PSG) €68 million*** The Moroccan made the move from Inter Milan to PSG for a massive €80 million fee, eclipsing the previous record set for Joao Cancelo. [Hakimi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achraf_Hakimi) has been consistent since his arrival at the French club and is among the best right-backs in the world right now. ### **CB: Harry Maguire (Man Utd) €87 million ** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/04/images-4.jpg) ***Harry Maguire*** The former Manchester United captain was signed from Leicester City for a record fee but failed to live up to his price tag. He has now been stripped of the club’s captaincy and has been demoted to a rotational option with [Raphael Varane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapha%C3%ABl_Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisandro_Mart%C3%ADnez) the first-choice central defenders at the club right now. ### **CB: Matthijs De Ligt (Juventus) €85.5 million ** > Alessandro del Piero talking about Matthijs de Ligt with [@vtbl](https://twitter.com/vtbl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) before the match yesterday. > > "Please let Matthijs stay at this club for the rest of his life. Sort of a new Chiellini, a successor of him, because he is so good." [pic.twitter.com/wCJs9FZ7gr](https://t.co/wCJs9FZ7gr) > > — Jurre van Wanrooij (@WanrooijJurre) [February 23, 2022](https://twitter.com/WanrooijJurre/status/1496399212283580423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The [Dutch international](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthijs_de_Ligt) was signed from Ajax, after an unbelievable run in the Champions League which led them to the semi-finals in the 2018/19 season. He has since made the move to[Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich) from the Bianconeri and remains one of the top central defenders in the world. ### **LB: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) – €65.3 million** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/03/GOAL_-_Blank_WEB_-_Facebook_-_2023-09-19T165610.140-1024x576.webp) ***Marc Cucurella*** After only one season with Brighton, Chelsea swooped in to sign the Spaniard for a record fee worth €65.3 million. [Cucurella](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Cucurella) has been competing with Ben Chilwell for playing time and has not quite been able to dispose of the England international as the first-choice option on the left side of defence yet. ### **CM: Declan Rice (Arsenal) €116.6 million** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/960x0.webp) ***Declan Rice*** The former West Ham United captain is now the most expensive British player of all time, with a record move to Arsenal for €116.6 million. The defensive midfielder was one of the most sought-after names in the Premier League and has now secured one of the most expensive transfers of all time. ### **CM: Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) €121 million** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2023/02/enzo.jpg) ***Enzo Fernandez*** After earning the best young player award at the 2022 World Cup, [Enzo Fernandez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_Fern%C3%A1ndez) made a club-record move to Chelsea from Benfica during the January 2023 transfer window. The Argentine has signed an eight-year contract with the Blues and is expected to be a vital part of their future. ### CDM: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) €116 million  Only one year after making the move to Brighton, [Moises Caicedo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mois%C3%A9s_Caicedo) made a mega-money transfer to Chelsea. In the process, he joined Enzo Fernandez and Declan Rice as one of the most expensive midfielders of all time. ### RW: Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona) €160 million  > Coutinho on Aston Villa move: “I'm very happy. I wanted to play again in the Premier League. I work hard every day to play well and get good results for the club”, he told ESPN. 🇧🇷 [#FCB](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > “I really wanted to return to the Premier League and I'm at a great club”. [@ReshadRahman_](https://twitter.com/ReshadRahman_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/RX5HgKRt5X](https://t.co/RX5HgKRt5X) > > — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [February 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1497550010614960131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The former Liverpool man was brought in to replace his compatriot, Neymar, at Barcelona. But, things didn’t work out for him at Camp Nou and he was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich, where he won the treble, and he is now back in the Premier League with Aston Villa.  ### ST: Kylian Mbappe (PSG) €180 million  ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2023/05/kff-1024x576.webp) *via- https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/people/kylian-mbappe-net-worth-and-salary-and-expensive-things/; Kylian Mbappe* The French forward made the move from Monaco to PSG for a huge fee and has lived up to the price tag with some remarkable performances. He is currently in talks to potentially extend his deal even further with the club.  ### LW: Neymar (PSG) €222 million  The Brazilian is the most expensive signing in the history of football, making the move from Barcelona to PSG in 2017. He has since reunited with Lionel Messi, who made the same move as a free agent this past summer.  --- ### Who is the most expensive player in football? **Neymar (PSG) €222 million**