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• Haaland and Yamal set to break €200m market value? Brazil post-mortem and Bellingham looks like his olf self 08.07.2026 1h 2m

  Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth dive deep into the World Cup this week, looking past the usual transfer chatter to unpack the biggest market value stories from the tournament so far. The guys start by breaking down TransferMarkt's list of the top 100 most valuable players who switched nationalities between youth and senior level, and use it to explore why France's youth system quietly fuels half a dozen other national teams, and why Morocco has become such a magnet for dual nationals.From there, they turn to Brazil's shock elimination, joined by TransferMarkt's Brazil area manager Marcos Watts to dissect what went wrong under Carlo Ancelotti and whether the Selecao's talent pipeline can bounce back regardless of the result.The back half of the show is all about the market value race at the top of the game. TransferMarkt's Head of Data Tobias Kröger joins Stefan and Manu to talk through whether Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, or Lamine Yamal will be the one to finally break the 200 million euro barrier once World Cup values are updated on July 22nd, plus how Mbappe's revival in a France shirt contrasts with his rocky spell at Real Madrid.Finally, Ben Littlemore joins to talk about Jude Bellingham's stellar tournament for England, and whether his market value is about to reflect just how central he's become to Thomas Tuchel's side.Chapters00:00 What's on episode 18?01:49 The most valuable players to swap nationalities14:42 Brazil's World Cup Exit: A Disappointing Journey26:30 Future of Brazilian Football: Emerging Talents and Changes32:52 Can Erling Haaland break the €200m market value record?38:53 Can Kylian Mbappe get back to a €200m market value?44:54 Will Lamine Yamal be able to keep up with Haaland & Mbappe?51:45 The return of Jude Bellingham
• PSG close in on Diomande, Mourinho arrives at Madrid + Germany & the Netherlands World Cup chaos 01.07.2026 59m

  The World Cup knockout stage is well underway, and two of its most valuable national teams — Germany and the Netherlands — have already been sent home. Stefan Bienkowski and Manu Veth break down what went wrong and what comes next for both sides.Then Transfermarkt's Ivan Fuente joins from Spain to dig into Jose Mourinho's stunning return to Real Madrid, and the wave of signings (Konaté, Carreras, and more) shaping the new era at the Bernabéu.Finally, Stefan Tan joins from France as Diomande dramatically turns down Liverpool for Paris Saint-Germain — a deal that says everything about how PSG has evolved from buying superstars to building the next generation of world-beaters.Chapters00:00 What's on this week's episode of Market Values?01:06 Morocco show their credentials with Netherlands win13:14 What next for Germany after World Cup embarrassment?28:01 The Return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid36:50 Mourinho's Coaching Style and Expectations43:35 PSG close in on Yan Diomande signing48:34 How PSG change their strategy in 2023🔔 Subscribe for weekly Market Values breakdowns of the biggest transfer and valuation stories in football.📊 More player valuations and analysis: transfermarkt.com#MarketValues #Transfermarkt #WorldCup
• World Cup Stars, Turkey's Collapse & Liverpool's Risky Transfer Strategy 24.06.2026 1h 2m

  The World Cup is in full swing, and the Transfermarkt team is breaking down everything that matters — from the tournament's biggest emerging stars to the Premier League clubs spending big this summer.First up, three players who have stolen the show in the group stages: Folarin Balogun, the New York-born Monaco striker who is quietly making the USMNT his own team; Felix Nmecha, the Dortmund midfielder who is emerging as Germany's most impressive performer — and potentially their most valuable asset; and Brian Brobbey, the Netherlands powerhouse finally fulfilling the potential that has long been whispered about in Amsterdam.Then, the team turns to Turkey's brutal early exit — the ninth nation ever to be eliminated at the group stage in a World Cup — with a special guest breaking down what went wrong, whether coach Vincenzo Montella should stay, and why there is still real reason for optimism ahead of Euro 2028 and a home World Cup in 2032.Finally, back to England, where Liverpool and Tottenham are the Premier League's most active clubs this summer. Are the Reds replacing what actually needs replacing, or are they chasing headlines? And can Spurs use this window to address the structural problems that held them back last season?Chapters00:00 What's on Episode 16 of Market Values?01:03 Catching up with Manu at the World Cup02:56 Spotlight on Folarin Balogun: Rising Star of the US Team09:37 Felix Nmecha: Germany's New Midfield Dynamo15:52 Brian Brobbey: The Netherlands' Emerging Striker21:40 Liverpool's summer signings and future plans32:38 Tottenham's summer signings and future plans44:05 Turkey's World Cup Disappointment47:08 Expectations vs. Reality for Star Players50:02 Media Pressure and Player Performance53:09 Coaching Decisions and Future Prospects55:48 Looking Ahead: Hope for the Future
• 14 players (from outside Europe) that you need to pay attention to at this World Cup 17.06.2026 1h 7m

  Welcome back to Market Values, the official podcast of Transfermarkt! Episode 15 is here, and with the World Cup in full swing, we've gathered our global team of area managers and editors to shine a spotlight on the players you need to have on your radar - the hidden gems, rising stars, and transfer window wildcards flying under the radar at the tournament.This week, we go continent by continent. Our Asia area manager Tiberius Radziejewski kicks things off with four fascinating names: Japan's Keito Nakamura, already catching the eye of clubs like AS Roma after a stunning performance against the Netherlands; Uzbekistan's explosive young winger Abbosbek Fayzullaev; South Korea's attacking midfielder Jun-ho Bae, who could use his minutes at this tournament to seal a move away from Stoke City; and the wonderfully well-travelled Australian midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, who announced himself on the World Cup stage in dramatic fashion against Turkey.Then we head to South America, where Marcus Watts (Brazil), Scott Christensen (Argentina & South America), and Samuel Vasquez Rivas (Colombia) join us to discuss Ecuador's rock-solid centre-back JJoel Ordóñez - linked with Liverpool, Tottenham, Juventus and Chelsea - Colombia's exciting young midfielder Gustavo Puerta, Brazil's electric Bournemouth winger Rayan, and Argentina's Valentin Barco.We round out the show with our Africa section, where we cover a handful of players with serious potential to become breakout stars of the tournament, including a certain familiar surname from Ivory Coast - Guéla Doué - who may just have a massive summer ahead of him.Whether it's transfer rumours, World Cup performances, or the next generation of global stars, we've got you covered. Like, subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters00:00 Episode 15 introduction01:05 Asian players to watch at the World Cup01:54 Keito Nakamura - Japan04:52 Abbosbek Fayzullaev - Uzbekistan08:02 Jun-ho Bae - South Korea12:09 Musab Al-Juwayr - Saudi Arabia15:29 Paul Okon-Engstler - Australia19:20 South American players to watch at the World Cup21:44 Joel Ordóñez - Ecuador 24:50 Gustvao Puerta - Colombia 28:04 Rayan - Brazil 34:39 Valentin Barco - Argentina 39:29 African to watch at the World Cup40:09 Luca Zidane - Algeria44:50 Christ Inao Oulaï - Ivory Coast50:22 Hamza Abdelkarim - Egypt56:04 Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco01:01:48 Guéla Doué - Ivory Coast
• Have We Passed Peak Mbappé? And The Stars That Need a World Cup Comeback 10.06.2026 1h 21m

  With the 2026 World Cup days away, Stefan and Manu open by running through Transfermarkt's list of the biggest market value losers who need a strong summer — from Darwin Núñez (dropped to €20m after being offloaded by Al-Hilal) and Mohamed Salah, through Gavi, Nico Williams, and Vinicius Jr., up to the German duo of Wirtz and Musiala (both down to €100m), England's Saka and Bellingham (down €40m and €50m respectively), and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri at the top of the list — returning from an ACL tear and likely heading to Real Madrid.La Liga | Stefan sits down with Ewan Robertson to discuss Mbappé's €20m market value drop to €180m. Despite 42 goals and 7 assists, Real Madrid's dysfunction has taken its toll. They debate whether peak Mbappé is behind him, how Mourinho can possibly make that squad work, and whether Mbappé can silence the doubters with France — just 4 goals away from breaking Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record.Belgian Pro League | Bart joins to discuss Christos Tzolis, whose €10m rise to €40m makes him the most valuable player in Belgian top-flight history. The Greek winger had a stunning season at Club Brugge (22 goals, 29 assists in 52 games) and is attracting interest from Arsenal, Man United, Atlético, and more — with Club Brugge holding firm on their asking price.Serie A | Manu and Mario Sojke cover the key stories: Nico Paz rising to €80m at Como (with Real Madrid holding a buyback clause for as little as €9–11m), Kenan Yildiz stalling as Juventus miss the Champions League, Rasmus Højlund's brilliant redemption arc at Napoli (up to €60m), and Ederson looking set to join Man United from Atalanta for around €45m.Full market value updates and World Cup coverage at transfermarkt.com Chapters00:00 What's on this week's episode of Market Values?01:06 World Cup Excitement and Travel Plans03:00 The 15 players that NEED to have a good World Cup24:34 New market values in LaLiga25:51 Kylian Mbappe loses €20m in market value30:33 Has Mbappe worked at Real Madrid? 33:18 Can Mourinho fix Real Madrid's Mbappe problem?38:20 Can Mbappe bounce back at the World Cup?42:27 Christos Tzolis becomes Belgian football's historic MVP45:56 How good has Tzolis been this season?49:56 Does Tzolis have a point to prove in the Premier League?53:46 Who will sign Tzolis in the summer?59:52 Serie A Market Values01:01:02 Nico Paz becomes 2nd biggest MVP in Serie A01:06:45 Kenan Yildiz - stuck in limbo?01:10:43 Rasmus Hojlund: Redemption Story in Serie A01:14:45 Ederson: Man Utd's €45m star
• Saka, Palmer & Wirtz All Drop - But Cherki, Kroupi & Saliba Are Rewriting the Record Books 03.06.2026 58m

  In Episode 13 of Market Values hosts Manu Vett and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest market value updates across three leagues, plus a fascinating deep-dive into the biggest single market value increases in Transfermarkt history.🏆 Biggest-Ever Market Value RisesThe team explores Transfermarkt's all-time list of single largest market value upgrades — from Mohamed Salah's record-breaking €70m jump in 2018, to Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Kvara, and Cole Palmer. A nostalgic trip also takes in Ronaldinho, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, and Didier Drogba's first-ever Transfermarkt valuations in 2004.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English Championship Update (with Ben Littlemore)Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) becomes the most valuable player ever in the Championship with a €32m valuation, attracting interest from Man United, Tottenham and Everton. Plus: Femi Azeez's explosive rise at Millwall, and the sad reality of Leicester City's back-to-back relegation — now in League One — and the market value carnage left in its wake.🇳🇱 Eredivisie Update (with Kevin Lux — debut on the show!)Ajax winger Mika Godts ($10m → $35m) is on the radar of Liverpool, Bayern, Barcelona and Newcastle — but is he ready for the step up? Plus: Irish striker Troy Parrott continues his remarkable revival at AZ Alkmaar (31 goals + 12 assists), and could he break the club's transfer record this summer?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Premier League Update (with Ben Littlemore)524 players saw their values change. The big talking points:William Saliba reaches €100m — equalling Van Dijk as the most valuable centre-back in Premier League historyJunior Kroupi (Bournemouth) — the season's biggest winner at €70m, now the 5th most valuable teenager in world footballRyan Cherki doubles his value to €90m after a breakthrough season at Man City under GuardiolaSaka, Palmer & Wirtz all drop €10m amid a tough Premier League season for attacking playersWhat next for Florian Wirtz under Liverpool's incoming manager?💬 Want to discuss the market values? Head to the Transfermarkt forums at transfermarkt.com to vote, debate and filter by your favourite players, clubs and leagues.Subscribe for weekly market value updates, transfer news and football data discussion.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Episode 13 of Market Values02:03 The biggest market value rises in Transfermarkt history12:59 The English Champions market value update15:05 Hayden Hackney: The Rising Star of the Championship20:13 Femi Azeez: Millwall's Breakout Player22:17 Leicester City's Dramatic Fall from Grace27:40 Overview of the Eredivisie Season29:51 The rise of Mika Godts at Ajax35:21 How Troy Parrott turned his career around at AZ Alkmaar40:09 Premier League Market Value Update40:57 Saliba joins the €100m club44:36 Top 10 biggest market value increases48:05 Ryan Cherki's Breakthrough Season52:34 Saka, Palmer and Wirtz lose market value
• Does the Champions League Final Move Market Values? Plus Neymar's Return & Bundesliga Analysis 27.05.2026 1h 8m

  Episode 12 of Market Values is here! This week, Stefan and Manu break down the latest Transfermarkt market value updates from around the world. They're joined by Tobi Kroger for an in-depth look at the Bundesliga — including why Jamal Musiala has dropped €20M and what it means for Bayern and Dortmund's ageing squads. Plus, Marcos Watts joins from Brazil to give a fascinating local perspective on Neymar's falling value. The team also spotlights rising young stars from Turkey, Argentina, Denmark, and Austria — players who could soon be heading to Europe's biggest leagues. And with the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal on the horizon, how much is there left to gain for two of the world's most valuable squads?Chapters00:00 What's on Episode 12 of market values?03:13 How much does winning the Champions League impact a player's market value?16:35 Neymar's new market value and surprise call up for the World Cup32:06 Four young stars in Europe getting major market value updates54:13 Bundesliga Market Value Update analysis
• Chelsea's New Era, Messi's Market Value Debate & Scotland's Hottest Transfer Targets 20.05.2026 1h 11m

  Welcome back to Market Values — the Transfermarkt podcast where Stefan Bienkowski and Manu Veth break down the biggest talking points in world football and explore what they mean for player market values.In Episode 11, Stefan and Manu are deep into market value season — with updates dropping at an accelerated pace ahead of the FIFA World Cup kicking off on June 13th. Here's everything we cover:⚽ XABI ALONSO TO CHELSEAThe biggest managerial story of the weekend: Xabi Alonso is set to take charge at Stamford Bridge on a four-year deal. Stefan and Manu are joined by Transfermarkt's resident Chelsea expert Joe Krishnan to break down what this appointment means for the club's transfer strategy, which players could stay or go, and whether this is the fresh start Chelsea so desperately need.🌍 LIONEL MESSI — WHAT HAPPENS TO HIS MARKET VALUE?With the MLS market value update landing on June 2nd ahead of the World Cup, Stefan and Manu dig into the great debate: what do we do with Messi's market value at 38? The Transfermarkt forum is buzzing — some users suggest 10–12 million euros, others argue his performance and star power justify holding firm. The guys share their thoughts ahead of the update.🇲🇽 MEXICO MARKET VALUE UPDATE — GILBERTO MORA & LIGA MXManu is joined by Transfermarkt's Mexico area manager Oswaldo Camacho to unpack the Liga MX market value update. The standout name? 17-year-old Tijuana wonderkid Gilberto Mora — repped by super-agent Rafaela Pimenta and tipped for a big move once he turns 18. Stefan and Oswaldo also tackle the fascinating wider question: why has Mexico, despite its resources and talent pool, never consistently produced a true football megastar at European level?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP MARKET VALUE UPDATE — 5 PLAYERS TO WATCHThe Scottish top flight wrapped up in dramatic fashion, with Celtic pipping Hearts on the final day. Stefan is joined by Scottish football expert Ewan to highlight five players whose market values rose significantly — and who could be heading for big summer moves:• Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell) — 22 goals from 450K to 5M euros• Claudio Braga (Hearts) — PFA Player of the Year, 7M euros• Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) — attracting serious European interest• Arnie Engels (Celtic) — title winner with a market for his style• Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers) — the biggest riser of the season, from 350K to 18M euros, linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Dortmund and more🏆 TRANSFERMARKT PLAYER OF THE SEASON VOTE — NOW OPEN!Across 18 leagues worldwide, you can vote for your Player of the Season on Transfermarkt. Voting is open until May 25th — head to the link below and make your picks across GK, DEF, MID and ATT before casting your overall vote. Past winners include Mbappé, Messi and Haaland — now it's your turn to have your say.🔗 Vote for Player of the Season: https://transfermarkt.co.uk/s/M01a---Subscribe to Market Values and never miss an episode. Drop your thoughts in the comments — who should win Player of the Season, and what market value would you give Lionel Messi?#Transfermarkt #MarketValues #XabiAlonso #Chelsea #LionelMessi #ScottishPremiershiple #LigaMX #TransferNews #footballpodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction01:53 The Transfermarkt Player of the Season 04:05 Lionel Messi's Market Value Discussion10:49 What's on this week's show?12:40 Xabi Alonso announced as new Chelsea manager15:18 Will Chelsea's transfer strategy change under Alonso?26:55 Does Alonso need Chelsea to save his career?31:22 Market Value Updates in Mexican Football34:07 The rise of Gilberto Mora39:48 Why isn't Mexican football developing more young stars?43:22 Why Mexico don't perform at World Cups46:14 Is the future bright for Mexican football?51:56 Scottish Market Values Overview53:55 Tawanda Maswanhise 57:29 Claudio Braga01:00:45 Youssef Chermiti01:04:15 Arne Engels01:07:11 Emmanuel Fernandez
• Europe's Worst Clubs Ranked, The Kvaratskhelia Debate & Endrick's Real Madrid Future 13.05.2026 1h 13m

  Market Values | Episode 10In this week's episode, we're diving into the worst-performing clubs in Europe this season, analysing the numbers behind their struggles and what it means for their squads going forward.We debate whether Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the best left winger in the world right now — breaking down his standout performances for PSG this season, his market value, and whether a Premier League move could be on the cards.Then, in an exclusive sit-down with Transfermarkt, we speak to our Brazil expert Thiago Robelo about his chat with star Endrick, who opens up about life at Real Madrid, Brazil's sky-high expectations for the young star, and what the future holds for one of football's most exciting prospects.We also turn the spotlight on Olympique Lyon's turbulent current situation before rounding off with a look at the Bundesliga's rising stars — Yan Diomande, Johan Manzambi, Alexander Pavlovic, Samuele Inácio, and Luca Reggiani — and why their market values are set to soar.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Episode 1001:17 What's on episode 10?04:24 The 11 worst performing clubs in Europe this season21:04 Is Kvaratskhelia the best left winger in the world?24:01 How good has Kvaratskhelia been for PSG this season?31:29 Market Value and Comparisons35:12 Could he be heading to the Premier League?37:39 When Transfermarkt sat down with Endrick40:25 Brazil's expectations for Endrick47:43 Current Situation at Olympique Lyon52:10 Endrick future market value58:17 Bundesliga stars that are set for big market value increases59:08 Yan Diomande01:01:24 Johan Manzambi01:05:11 Alexander Pavlovich: Bayern's Emerging Midfielder01:08:40 Samuele Inácio and Luca Reggiani
• Flick's unstoppable Barca, Porto's historic title & the shocking fall of a Bundesliga star striker 06.05.2026 1h 6m

  The Transfermarkt podcast covering European football's biggest stories through the lens of player market values.This week, Stefan and Manu take listeners across three leagues with three expert guests. In the Serie A forum, they discuss Lewis Ferguson's decline at Bologna, Christian Pulisic's injury-hit season at AC Milan (down from a €60M peak), and Rafael Leão's fading transfer market appeal — all three with major World Cup summers ahead.Transfermarkt Portugal's Gonzalo Tristão Santos joins to break down Porto's historic Liga Portugal title — won with a new manager, a rebuilt squad, and 49 points from the first 51 available. The standout signing: 20-year-old Danish midfielder Victor Froholt, signed for €12M and now worth €30M with an €80M release clause attracting European interest. Teenage winger Oskar Piotrzewski and summer arrival Gabri Vega also get the spotlight.Spanish football expert Ivan Fuente discusses Hansi Flick's Barcelona — four league titles from four attempts as a manager — and the four players who've driven this season's title run: goalkeeper Joan Garcia, the industrious Fermín López, a resurgent Pedri, and the extraordinary Lamine Yamal.Finally, Transfermarkt Germany's Leonard Gens charts the spectacular rise and fall of Victor Boniface — from €70M Saudi transfer target and Leverkusen title hero to a player now valued at €5M, on loan at Werder Bremen and seemingly a long way from the form that once made him one of the Bundesliga's best.Market Values is powered by Transfermarkt. New episodes weekly — subscribe wherever you listen.Chapters00:00 What's on episode 9 of Market Values?03:00 Three Serie A players that need new market values19:29 Porto's Title Triumph: A Long-Awaited Victory38:27 Four stars that guided Barca to LaLiga success53:40 What went wrong for Victor Boniface at Werder Bremen?
• An unexpected title race in France, Juventus' €100m striker and 5 Premier League stars on the rise 29.04.2026 1h 13m

  Episode 8 covers four leagues and five expert conversations, recorded just ahead of the Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and PSG.Stefan and Manu open with the Bundesliga market value forum, debating three community case studies: 19-year-old FC Cologne winger Said El-Mala (€35m current, users averaging €43.6m); Dortmund right-back Julien Ryerson, who broke the Bundesliga all-time assist record for a fullback but is 28 and entering his peak sell-on window; and a forward whose final fixtures against Hamburg, Dortmund, and Stuttgart could swing his valuation ahead of a Bundesliga update.France area manager Ronan Caroff joins to spotlight three players driving Lens's unlikely Ligue 1 title challenge. Goalkeeper Robin Risser (€25m, +€23.5m this season) was let go by Strasbourg for €3m and is now the top market value riser among all Ligue 1 keepers, with Chelsea, Brighton and Newcastle watching. Centre-back Samson Baidoo (€25m) arrived from Salzburg for €8m and has attracted interest from Inter, Juventus, Dortmund and Liverpool. And new midfield maestro Sangare, who joined the club from Rapid Vienna.Italian football expert Marius Soyke breaks down Kenan Yildiz — Juventus's vice-captain, number 10, and now the second most valuable player in Serie A at €75m. Cut loose by Bayern Munich's academy, Yildiz has 11 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season. The discussion covers his market value trajectory, Juventus's coaching instability, and what a strong World Cup with Turkey could mean for a potential €100m+ move.Premier League analyst Ben Littlemore rounds out the episode with five players set to rise in the June 3rd market value update: Ryan Cherki (Man City, €65m), Igor Thiago (Brentford, €50m), Kroupi Junior (Bournemouth, €40m), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa, €80m), and Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, €60m). Head to the TransferMarkt Market Value Forum to vote before the update goes live.Chapters00:00 What's on episode 8 of Market Values?02:04 Three Bundesliga players that need new market values02:43 Should Said El Mala's market value go up?08:17 What should Julian Ryerson's market value be?14:23 Does Can Uzun deserve a drop in market value?20:07 Lens push for the Ligue 1 title21:23 Why Robin Risser may be the best keeper in Ligue 127:02 The remarkable rise of Samson Baidoo 32:14 Why Mamadou Sangare may be the best Ligue 1 midfielder outside PSG36:01 The secret behind Lens' scouting operations40:38 Kenan Yildiz's development at Juventus46:01 A rare success story for youth players in Serie A50:12 Does Yildiz need to leave Juventus to reach a €100m market value?57:18 Five Premier League players that will get market values increases59:26 How to vote on Transfermarkt player market values01:00:35 Rayan Cherki01:02:30 Igor Thiago01:06:36 Morgan Rogers01:09:11 Elliot Anderson01:12:25 Engaging with Market Value Discussions
• Kane favourites for the Ballon d'Or? Arsenal's broken attack and a much-needed rebuild in Madrid 22.04.2026 1h 5m

  Episode 7 of Market Values brings you a truly global breakdown of the biggest stories in football, covering the Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga in one packed show.We start in England with a huge title race discussion following Manchester City’s win over Arsenal. The panel analyses whether this was the defining moment in the race, breaking down the tactical battle, key performances, and how the result shifts momentum. There is also a deeper look into Arsenal’s season overall, questioning whether results reflect performances and examining issues around consistency, squad depth, and mentality. On the other side, we explore how Pep Guardiola’s City continue to peak at the most important stage of the campaign.The focus then shifts to Germany, where Bayern Munich have secured yet another Bundesliga title. The discussion looks at what this dominance means in a wider context, including its potential impact on the Ballon d’Or race. A major talking point here is Harry Kane, his individual performances, goal output, and whether his move to Bayern is now being viewed differently in light of team success. The conversation also touches on Bayern’s overall structure and whether their domestic dominance still reflects true strength at the highest European level.Finally, we head to Spain for an in-depth segment on Real Madrid, featuring insight into what could be a major transitional period at the club. The episode explores a possible squad rebuild, which players could leave in the summer, and the huge question surrounding the managerial position. With one of the biggest jobs in world football potentially becoming available, we break down the leading candidates and what direction the club could take next.Across all three segments, the show ties together performance analysis, transfer implications, and long-term squad planning, giving you a complete picture of the current football landscape.If you are looking for detailed, cross-league football analysis with a strong focus on market values, transfers, and big-picture trends, this episode has everything you need.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Episode 7 topics03:21 Man City 2-1 Arsenal recap08:59 Is Arsenal's attacking line good enough?15:01 Can Arsenal's attacking players make the difference in Europe?21:45 Man City's gifted youngsters coming to the fore25:13 Cherki's remarkable first season with Man City27:30 Is O'Reilly in line for Young Player of the Year?32:53 Bundesliga Triumph: Bayern Munich's Title Win34:20 Can Harry Kane win the Ballon d'Or in 2026?42:00 Can Michael Olise win the Ballon d'Or in 2026?51:55 Real Madrid's Disappointing Season56:49 Do Real Madrid need to fix their squad this summer?01:00:18 Who will be the next manager of Real Madrid?
• Argentina's struggling stars, a historic title race in Scotland & how can we fix Chelsea in 2026? 15.04.2026 1h 8m

  **Market Values | Episode 6** This week's episode of the Market Values podcast — brought to you by TransferMarkt — opens with instant Champions League reaction, before moving through Argentine football, the most dramatic Scottish Premiership title race in 40 years, and a full-length forensic breakdown of everything wrong (and occasionally right) at Chelsea Football Club. **Stefan Bienkowski** and **Manuel Veth** kick things off in the immediate aftermath of PSG vs Liverpool and Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona. Their central argument: Luis Enrique may quietly be the best Champions League manager in the world right now — statistically ahead of Zidane, Klopp, Guardiola, and Tuchel in points per game since his first UCL campaign. PSG bent but didn't break at Anfield, scored on the break twice, and moved through with characteristic efficiency. Liverpool, by contrast, looked like a team caught between Klopp's system and Slot's identity — mispositioned players, indecisive substitutions, and a formation that served no one well. The Barcelona discussion centres on Hansi Flick's inescapable problem: 44 Champions League goals conceded in 26 games. Stunning attacking football — but without defensive solidity, European glory remains out of reach. Atletico and Simeone, as ever, found a way. TransferMarkt's Buenos Aires correspondent **Scott Christensen** then joins Manu to survey the Argentine football landscape. The focus lands on two high-profile loan struggles: **Valentín Carboni** (Inter Milan) — a genuine talent now sidelined with an ACL injury after failing to nail down a regular position at Racing Club; and **Kendry Páez** (Chelsea) — the 18-year-old Ecuadorian who moved to River Plate but has barely featured, sitting on a bench under a manager who tactically has little use for him. Scott also introduces two prospects on the rise: **Franco Mastantuono** at Racing Club and **Milton Delgado** at Boca Juniors, linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen. The broader context is sobering: Argentina's football economy is falling further behind Brazil's, with prize money differentials as stark as 20-to-1 and a league structure Scott describes as "a mess." TransferMarkt Scotland writer **Ewan Robertson** joins Stefan to discuss Hearts FC's remarkable charge for the Scottish Premiership title — sitting top of the table with five games remaining, including must-play fixtures against Hibs, Rangers, and Celtic. Tony Bloom's €10m+ investment and the Jamestown Analytics system have quietly transformed the club, with a 59% squad market value rise this season. But can Hearts hold their nerve? Ewan thinks the story is real — he just isn't sure it ends with a trophy. The episode closes with **Joe Krishnan** delivering the most detailed Chelsea autopsy of the season. Three goals conceded to Man City in 18 second-half minutes. A squad worth over £1bn that can't secure fifth place. Senior players — Fernández, Cukurella, Palmer — linked with exits. A manager (Rossini) with good intentions but a troubling pattern of conceding late. And a board that Joe believes has yet to genuinely acknowledge the project isn't working. If Rossini goes, Joe's pick to replace him is Cesc Fàbregas — a popular name with Chelsea links, a winning mentality, and an extraordinary track record developing youth at Como.
• Episode 5: Finding Man Utd's Casemiro replacement, scouting wonderkids in Belgium and why Messi is still king in MLS 08.04.2026 1h 16m

  Welcome back to Market Values, the Transfermarkt podcast where our global experts break down the biggest stories in football — from record-breaking wonderkids to shifting market values across Europe and beyond.In this episode, we take you on a worldwide journey through the game, analysing the players, clubs, and trends shaping football right now 👇🌍 What’s inside this episode?⭐ Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé vs Haaland – Who is REALLY the most valuable player?We kick things off with a heated debate from the Transfermarkt community. With all three players valued at €200m, we examine whether Barcelona’s teenage sensation truly deserves to stand alone at the top — or if proven superstars still hold the edge.🇩🇪 The next Bayern superstar? Tom Bischof analysedA name you NEED to know. We dive into why Bayern Munich’s versatile youngster is flying under the radar and why his market value could explode in 2026.🔴 Manchester United’s midfield rebuild under Michael CarrickWith Kobbie Mainoo thriving and major departures looming, what do United need next? We break down transfer targets, tactical changes, and whether Carrick is the man to lead the project forward.🇧🇪 Belgium’s talent factory – The next generationBelgium continues to produce elite young talent. We spotlight:Nathan De Cat (Anderlecht)Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)…and explain why top European clubs are already circling.📈 Club Brugge’s rise explainedHow have they become one of Europe’s smartest clubs? We explore their recruitment model, European success, and rapidly growing squad value.🇺🇸 MLS Market Value Update – Messi, Son & rising starsFrom global icons maintaining their value to exciting young talents pushing for Europe, we break down the latest MLS update and what it tells us about the league’s evolution.Chapters00:00 What's on this week's episode?01:23 Lamine Yamal: Should he be the world's MVP?10:35 Tom Bischof: The Next German Midfield Sensation18:23 Manchester United's Premier League Surge19:04 Kobbie Mainoo's Rise Under Carrick22:42 Man Utd's dream Casemiro replacement32:58 Emerging Talents in Belgian Football32:58 Emerging Talents in Belgian Football33:25 Nathan de Cat 39:34 Konstantinos Karetsas45:11 Club Brugge's Rise in Market Value50:43 Future Prospects and Transfer Speculations54:04 Lionel Messi and Heung Min-Son market values in MLS59:10 Riqui Puig injury woes at LA Galaxy01:01:29 Josh Sargent's return to North America01:06:45 Emerging Talents: Young Players to Watch in MLS
• The top stars missing the World Cup, a Jacquet scouting report & why Endrick is thriving in Ligue 1 01.04.2026 53m

  In Episode 4 of Market Values, the Transfermarkt podcast, Stefan and Manu react live to the World Cup qualifying results that sent shockwaves through Europe. Italy have been beaten out by Bosnia — and will miss their third consecutive world Cup — while Poland fell to Sweden and Denmark were eliminated by the Czech Republic. The fallout is enormous, and the market value implications are even bigger.Together, Stefan and Manu break down Transfermarkt's top 10 most valuable players who won't be at the World Cup, headlined by Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai (€100m), PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (€90m), and Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali (€80m). They dig into which players needed the World Cup the most — and why Victor Osimhen, now permanently at Galatasaray after a disappointing Champions League exit, may have missed his best chance of engineering a blockbuster move to one of Europe's elite clubs.Then Stefan sits down with Ben Littlemore, Transfermarkt's Premier League Market Value Coordinator, to discuss three Premier League players whose values could shift dramatically before the end of the season:🔵 Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, €60m) — Is the England midfielder on the verge of a breakout summer? With Man City, Man United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all linked, a strong end to the season and a World Cup starting berth could catapult his value even higher.🟠 Mateus Fernandes (West Ham, €35m) — West Ham's best player this season has stepped up in the wake of Lucas Paquetá's exit, but relegation remains a real threat. Could that actually work in his favour in the transfer market?🔴 Florian Wirtz (Liverpool, €110m) — The German's numbers look decent on paper, but Ben takes a closer look and raises some genuine questions about whether Wirtz has really hit his stride at Liverpool — and what Salah's imminent departure could mean for his role next season.Finally, Stefan speaks to Ronan Caroff, Transfermarkt's France Area Manager, about the biggest stories from the Ligue 1 market value update. They discuss Jeremy Jacquet's remarkable rise from Ligue 2 loan player to a €55m-valued Liverpool signing, Endrick's revival at Lyon after struggling for minutes at Real Madrid, and a wider conversation about why Ligue 1 has become the hottest talent market in world football — and whether Transfermarkt's valuations can keep pace with the fees clubs are now paying.
• New MVP in the Bundesliga, Portugal's struggling stars & why Como are heading to Europe 25.03.2026 1h 9m

  The international break gives us a chance to catch up on a mammoth wave of Transfermarkt market value updates — and there's plenty to dig into. Stefan Bienkowski is joined by Manu Veth to discuss the biggest stories from three leagues, speaking to Transfermarkt experts Tobias Kroeger (Bundesliga), Goncalo Tristao Santos (Liga Portugal) and Marius Soyke (Serie A).We kick things off in Germany, where a fascinating changing of the guard has taken place at the very top of the Bundesliga valuations. Then it's over to Portugal, where a surprise bloodbath of downgrades among the league's biggest names raises big questions about the future of Samu and Morten Hjulmand. And finally we head to Italy, where Inter's Alessandro Bastoni drops from the world's joint-most-valuable defender, Pio Esposito continues his remarkable rise, Christian Pulisic's injury woes take their toll ahead of a home World Cup, Weston McKennie rewrites his Juventus story — and Como's staggering squad value surge makes the case that Cesc Fabregas's side are one of the most exciting club projects in European football right now.We also reveal the Transfermarkt player we think Tottenham fans should have on their radar if they're in need of some good news.💬 Got an opinion on a player's market value? Head to the Transfermarkt forum → Market Value Analysis section to vote, comment and join the debate. We'll be featuring your takes on future episodes.Chapters00:00 What's on today's show?07:31 Bundesliga market value update10:17 Rising Stars: Musiala vs. Olise15:47 The remarkable rise of Yan Diomande21:40 Luka Vušković's incredible HSV performances28:24 Leverkusen's new attacking duo35:32 Market Value Updates in Liga Portugal38:25 Big downgrades for Samu and Hjulmand40:12 Will Hjulmand leave Sporting?42:16 What next for Samu at Porto?44:50 Porto's exciting new Polish winger48:06 Introduction to Serie A Market Update49:30 Alessandro Bastoni's Market Value Decline53:59 Emerging Talent: Pio Esposito56:28 Christian Pulisic's Struggles at AC Milan59:22 Weston McKennie's Resurgence at Juventus01:02:18 Como's Rising Stars and Market Value Surge
• Pedri overtakes Bellingham, Dowman tops the class and a scouting mission to Brazil 18.03.2026 1h 12m

  Episode 2 of Market Values — the Transfermarkt podcast that tells you the value of a player and why that really matters — is packed with insight from across the globe.Host Stefan Bienkowski is joined by Manu Veth, Transfermarkt's North America Area Manager, to kick things off with a look at Max Dowman's record-breaking week at Arsenal and what his €20m opening market value tells us about the generation of players born in 2009. They compare him with Hertha Berlin's Kennet Eichhorn — the same age, the same valuation, and a very different transfer outlook.Manu then sits down with Marcos Watts, Transfermarkt's Brazil Area Manager, for a deep dive into the Brazilian Série A market value update. They explore the extraordinary transformation of Brazilian football's financial landscape, the ongoing debate about young players departing for Europe too soon, and the cases of Vitor Roque, Kenny Arroyo, and Yuri Alberto — all of whom left early, returned, and found their form. Marcos also highlights the next wave of talent to watch ahead of the summer window, including Corinthians midfielder André and Grêmio teenager Gabriel Mec.To close the show, Stefan and Manu are joined by Transfermarkt's Market Value Coordinator Tobias Kröger to break down the La Liga update. On the agenda: Jude Bellingham's second consecutive market value drop and what it says about the burden of setting the bar too high; Trent Alexander-Arnold's slow adaptation to life at Real Madrid; Pedri's continued rise at Barcelona; and the story of Antony, who has rediscovered the form that once made him one of the most exciting players in Europe — this time at Real Betis.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Market Values episode 201:49 What's on today's show?05:43 The remarkable rise of Max Dowman07:47 Kennet Eichhorn's incredible potential10:53 Can Dowman succeed at Arsenal?14:31 Brazil market value update21:27 Why big players are returning to Brazil28:27 The impact of new money in Brazilian Football34:35 Top emerging talents in Brazilian Football41:07 Introduction to La Liga Market Value Update41:56 Jude Bellingham's Market Value Decline48:04 Alexander-Arnold's struggles at Real Madrid55:51 Pedri is now Barcelona's midfield engine01:03:44 Antony's Comeback at Betis
• Szoboszlai joins €100m club, Saka & Palmer falter and Osimhen's Turkey dilemma 11.03.2026 57m

  Welcome to Market Values — the official Transfermarkt podcast dedicated to one thing: helping you understand what a player is truly worth, and what that tells you about the game.In our first episode, host Stefan Bienkowski is joined by Transfermarkt's Premier League Market Value Coordinator Ben Littlemore and International Content Lead & Turkey Area Manager Lara Karacan to break down the latest interim market value updates for the Premier League and the Turkish Super League.In this episode:📈 The teenage wave sweeping the Premier League — Mateus Maié, Julio Kroupi, Haaland Armstrong and Ryan all earn big upgrades🇭🇺 Dominik Szoboszlai joins the €100M club — why Liverpool's most consistent player this season has finally been rewarded📉 Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka drop €10M each — what's behind the dip in form for England's two biggest stars?💔 Alexander Isak's nightmare season — a broken leg, a record fee, and a 20M downgrade⚠️ Tottenham's squad loses €74M in value — and what relegation could mean for their star-studded roster🟡🔴 The chaos of Turkish market value day — Galatasaray's Barış Alper Yılmaz emerges as a name to know, Osimhen's transfer future under the microscope, and why Hyeon-gyu Oh could be the next big move out of the Super LeagueNew episodes every Wednesday. Watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts — and join the conversation on the Transfermarkt Market Value Forum at transfermarkt.com.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an update.#Transfermarkt #MarketValues #PremierLeague #TurkishSuperLeague #FootballChapters00:00 What is the "Market Values" podcast?01:36 What's on today's episode?02:46 U21 stars dominate Premier League market value update08:44 Dominik Szoboszlai rise at Liverpool this season12:58 Market Value Trends: The Fall of Established Stars14:03 Saka and Palmer fall in market value17:51 A season to forget for Alexander Isak20:10 Spurs drop 8% in squad market value24:48 Top 10 Most Valuable Players in the Premier League26:54 Users can now vote on market value changes on UK and COM domains31:58 The Passion of Turkish Football Fans37:23 The rise of Baris Alper at Galatasaray40:41 Osimhen's success and struggles in Turkey48:00 Fenerbahce's Strategy and Player Development54:41 Hyeon-gyu Oh's incredible start at Besiktas