La Masia's most expensive squad: Yamal 200 million euros
Transfermarkt announced the squad of 11 La Masia players still playing with the highest career value: Yamal 200 million euros, Messi 180 million, total 990 million euros.
Transfermarkt has revealed the squad of 11 players who have grown up in the Barcelona academy with the highest transfer values in their careers, with a total valuation of 990 million euros. Lamine Yamal leads the way at 200 million euros, followed by Lionel Messi at 180 million, Mauro Icardi at 100 million, Xavi Simons at 80 million, Gavi at 90 million, Sergio Busquets at 80 million, Jordi Alba at 70 million, Eric Garcia at 25 million, Pau Cubarsi at 80 million, Héctor Bellerin at 40 million and goalkeeper Andre Onana at 45 million.
Attack: Lamine Yamal – Lionel Messi – Mauro Icardi – Xavi Simons
Lamine Yamal, a talent born in 2007, is currently the most impressive face with a valuation of 200 million euros - the highest in the squad. Expectations are placed on Yamal to become a new symbol of Barcelona in the post-Lionel Messi era.
In the middle is Lionel Messi. At his peak, the Argentine superstar reached a peak of 180 million euros, clearly reflecting his influence and contribution to Barcelona as well as world football.
Playing at the top of the attack is Mauro Icardi – who was part of La Masia before moving to Italy. The former Inter Milan striker has a peak value of 100 million euros. The remaining position belongs to Xavi Simons, reaching 80 million euros and affirming his name in Europe in the Tottenham Hotspur shirt.
Midfield: Gavi – Sergio Busquets
Gavi is currently a key player for Barcelona, having reached the 90 million euro mark. Next to him is Sergio Busquets, a key defensive midfielder during Barca's European dominance, with a peak value of 80 million euro.
Defense: Jordi Alba – Eric Garcia – Pau Cubarsi – Héctor Bellerin
On the left is Jordi Alba, who peaked at 70 million euros and was once one of the most complete full-backs in Europe. In the center, Eric Garcia reached 25 million euros, while young talent Pau Cubarsi reached 80 million euros. On the right is Héctor Bellerin, who peaked at 40 million euros.
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Andre Onana – a Cameroonian goalkeeper who grew up in La Masia – shone at Ajax before moving to Inter and then Manchester United, with a peak value of 45 million euros. He had a disappointing time at Manchester United and is now on loan in Türkiye to Trabzonspor.
The Value Picture: Succession and Legacy
The total valuation of €990 million outlines a unique mix: outstanding youngsters like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Gavi stand alongside icons who have shaped the Barcelona philosophy, such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. The list also shows the influence of La Masia beyond the Camp Nou, with names that have branched out and shone in different environments.
Summary table of highest valuations according to Transfermarkt
| Location | Player | Highest valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Forward | Lamine Yamal | 200 million euros |
| Forward | Lionel Messi | 180 million euros |
| Forward | Mauro Icardi | 100 million euros |
| Forward | Xavi Simons | 80 million euros |
| Midfielder | Gavi | 90 million euros |
| Midfielder | Sergio Busquets | 80 million euros |
| Left back | Jordi Alba | 70 million euros |
| Center back | Eric Garcia | 25 million euros |
| Center back | Pau Cubarsi | 80 million euros |
| Right back | Héctor Bellerin | 40 million euros |
| Goalkeeper | Andre Onana | 45 million euros |
This list was compiled by Transfermarkt based on the highest valuation of each player's career and only includes those who are still playing. From Yamal to Messi, from Busquets to Onana, La Masia continues to affirm its role as a launching pad for both icons and the next generation of European football.
