06.06.2026 10:10
In the list of the world's most valuable attacking midfielders announced by CIES, Arda Güler ranked first with a value of 124.8 million euros. The national star left behind important names in world football such as Florian Wirtz and Jude Bellingham.
The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) has announced the world's most valuable attacking midfielders. According to the research, national star Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, topped the list with a value of 124.8 million euros.
SURPASSING MAJOR STARS
Despite his young age, Arda Güler is considered one of the most prominent figures in European football, leaving behind stars such as Florian Wirtz, Jude Bellingham, and Cole Palmer on the announced list. Reaching a value of 124.8 million euros, the national player was named the world's most expensive attacking midfielder.
FAMILIAR NAMES IN THE TOP THREE
According to CIES research, Florian Wirtz is in second place on the list with 124.1 million euros, while Jude Bellingham, valued at 120.3 million euros, ranks third.
English star Cole Palmer secured fifth place with 110.6 million euros.
THE WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS
- 10- Dominik Szoboszlai – 78.3 million euros
- 9- Jamal Musiala – 84.2 million euros
- 8- Ibrahim Maza – 85.1 million euros
- 7- Lennart Karl – 86.3 million euros
- 6- Junior Kroupi – 89 million euros
- 5- Cole Palmer – 110.6 million euros
- 4- Fermin Lopez – 115.9 million euros
- 3- Jude Bellingham – 120.3 million euros
- 2- Florian Wirtz – 124.1 million euros
- 1- Arda Güler – 124.8 million euros
A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT FOR TURKISH FOOTBALL
Arda Güler, who continues his career with Real Madrid, topping the list has been regarded as a significant achievement for Turkish football. The young star's rise in market value is seen as a reflection of his performance in Europe.