Value of French-Nigerian star Michael Olise soars to €170m market after World Cup

Michael Olise has made Bundesliga history after his impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw his market value rise to a record €170 million, making him the most valuable player ever from Germany’s top flight.

The Bayern Munich winger’s latest valuation, according to Transfermarkt, places him above every previous Bundesliga player and marks another major milestone in the career of the France international.

Olise surpasses previous Bundesliga record

Before the World Cup, Olise was already valued at €150 million, a figure that matched the previous Bundesliga record set by Erling Haaland during his time at Borussia Dortmund in 2021.

However, his displays on football’s biggest stage pushed his value even higher, allowing him to take sole ownership of the Bundesliga record.

The Bayern forward’s rise highlights his growing status among the elite players in world football following a standout international tournament.

Haaland and Yamal also reach new heights

Olise was not the only player whose market value increased significantly after the World Cup.

Norway striker Erling Haaland saw his valuation rise from €200 million to €220 million after helping his country reach the quarter-finals in their first World Cup appearance since 1998. The Manchester City forward scored seven goals during the tournament.

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal also moved up to €220 million, with the 19-year-old now joining Haaland among the most valuable footballers in the world.

Cape Verde goalkeeper earns major valuation rise

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha also experienced a remarkable increase following the tournament.

The 40-year-old shot-stopper saw his market value rise from €50,000 to €500,000 after representing the island nation on the global stage.

The latest valuations underline how World Cup performances continue to influence the financial standing of players across different levels of the game.