Yamal's toughest rival? Esteban, 18, valued at €80 million, surpasses peers Neymar and Vinicius Jr.

The highest-valued players in football include Yamal, Haaland, and Mbappé, all priced at €200 million. Among them, Yamal is a right winger, whereas Haaland and Mbappé are center forwards. Yamal is arguably the top right winger at present, with his main rival being Chelsea’s 18-year-old Brazilian right wingerEsteban. According to the latest transfer market update, Esteban’s value surged by €20 million, rising from €60 million to €80 million, far exceeding the worth of his Brazilian predecessors of the same age.

Based on data from score90, the 18-year-old Esteban’s valuation of €80 million surpasses that ofRodrygo (€40 million), Endrick (€40 million), Vinicius Jr. (€35 million), Neymar (€25 million), and Raphinha (€1 million)among other Brazilian predecessors.

Esteban’s €80 million valuation ranks him second among Brazilian players, only behind Vinicius Jr. at €150 million. At 18, Esteban is already an important rotational player for Chelsea and the first choice for Brazil at right wing. Compared to Yamal, Esteban boasts superior dribbling skills and shooting ability, with a very promising future ahead.