Saudi Pro League earns 5% of transfer fees
The football transfer market has experienced a major transformation since 2017. The total value of the top 100 transfer deals increased from €2.93 billion to €4.86 billion in 2026, reaching the highest figure over the past decade. This represents a 16% increase compared to last year and a 66% rise since 2017. In 2026, the combined value of the top 10 transfers amounted to €1.15 billion—exceeding the €1 billion mark for the first time—showing a 30% increase over 2025 and a 38% rise compared to 2017, with a clear distinction from Neymar's record-breaking deal in 2017. Regarding the players themselves, the average age remained stable at around 23 years old. Attackers dominated 57% of the transfers in 2025, but this trend shifted this summer, with midfielders making up 39% of deals, while defenders' share declined to 20%. English clubs stayed at the forefront in terms of transfer fees paid, accounting for 63% of the total €3.07 billion spent in 2026. They continued to outperform major European leagues and became more active in the transfer market, especially with the expansion of the Saudi Pro League, which now accounts for over 5% of the market share. Additionally, their clubs secured 41% of transfer fees for the top 100 clubs in 2026, up from just 7% in 2018.
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