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After his failed moves to Chelsea, PSG, and Al Ahly, Victor Osimhen's market valuation dropped remarkably in 2024
2024 has een some of football's biggest names experience sharp declines in their market values. Among the most surprising were Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and Brazilian icon Neymar, both of whom suffered significant drops.
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Here's a closer look at the top 10 players with the largest market value losses as we round up the year:
10. Federico Chiesa: -€28 Million (-56.0%)
Liverpool’s latest acquisition Federico Chiesa’s market value decreased from €50 million to €22 million despite finally leaving Juventus this summer.
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Chiesa suffered several injuries that hampered his final days at Juventus where he was once considered an untouchable. The Italian winger will be hoping that his move to Liverpool can help him get back to his best form under Arne Slot.
9. Milan Skriniar: -€30 Million (-66.7%)
PSG defender Milan Skriniar also experienced a drop from €45 million to €15 million in 2024 as his place in the first team came under threat.
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Injuries and form struggles have marred his time in Ligue 1, with the former Inter star no longer guaranteed a spot in the starting team. Skriniar could be set for a move away from France after falling out of favour with Luis Enrique and falling in market valuation.
8. Neymar: -€30 Million (-66.7%)
Neymar’s move to Al-Hilal has been nothing short of catastrophic, with the Brazilian star’s market value suffering the effects and nosediving from €45 million to €15 million.
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Despite his reported enormous salary, Neymar has barely played for Al Hilal after suffering several injury setbacks, and at 32, the Brazilian’s decline shows no sign of letting up. Leaving Europe has also had a negative effect on his valuation and reputation, which is reflected in loss of value.
7. Kingsley Coman: -€30 Million (-46.2%)
Another Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman, also saw his market value fall spectacularly from €65 million to €35 million.
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Persistent injuries and competition from younger talents like Jamal Musiala and Olise have hampered Coman’s career progression, with the French winger now finding himself on the fringes of the first team and valued a lot less than this time last year.
6. Eder Militao: -€30 Million (-42.9%)
Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao endured a tough year, with major injuries keeping him out of Los Blancos’ reckoning in 2024.
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The Brazilian defender’s value drastically fell from €70 million to €40 million, and with his injury potentially keeping him out until June next year, Militao’s valuation could suffer further blows in the new year. Despite this, Real Madrid continue to back the Brazilian star, hoping to have him back as soon as possible.
5. Gabriel Martinelli: -€30 Million (-35.3%)
Arsenal’s Brazilian youngster, Gabriel Martinelli, saw a decrease from €85 million to €55 million losing more than 35% of his valuation since the start of the year.
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Despite showing initial promise at the start of his Arsenal career, inconsistency in big matches has slightly tarnished his market appeal, with the Gunners star no longer as highly regarded as he once was.
4. Frenkie de Jong: -€35 Million (-43.8%)
Once regarded as the best midfielder in Europe, Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong has had a tough time in Catalonia, following his move from Ajax.
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After another tough year filled with injuries and on-field struggles, de Jong has seen his market value dip from €80 million to €45 million as injuries and tactical shifts at Camp Nou have threatened his place in the Barcelona first team.
3. Leroy Sane: -€35 Million (-43.8%)
Following the acquisition of Michael Olise, Leroy Sane’s value dropped from €80 million to €45 million in just one year.
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While the 28-year-old Bayern Munich winger has shown flashes of brilliance, inconsistency and competition for starting spots have hindered his reputation, with the Germany international now considering a move away from Bavaria to reignite his career.
2. Victor Osimhen: -€35 Million (-31.8%)
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who was primed for a summer move this year, saw his value fall from €110 million to €75 million after a transfer to Chelsea or PSG fell through.
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The Nigerian’s forward managed to escape being left on the bench for the first half of the season, after securing a last-gasp move to Galatasaray and 12 goals in 15 matches for the Lions have helped keep him in the conversation of Europe’s elite.
1. Randal Kolo Muani: -€40 Million (-57.1%)
Randal Kolo Muani’s stock plummeted dramatically in 2024, with the 26-year-old centre-forward’s market value dropping from €70 million to just €30 million.
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With the French star losing his place in the Paris Saint-Germain set up, his reputation in football suffered great damage. The World Cup finalist, who has been frozen out by Luis Enrique, will hope that a January move will help get his career back on track.
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