La Liga is one of the most significant football leagues globally and has got teams with a high pedigree that has continued to attract players from around the globe.
Keeping up with the competition in Europe, La Liga teams continue to spend heavily in the transfer market, which would help boost their squad depth.
Today, some of La Liga’s most valuable players rank amongst the top 10 globally, according to statistics by Transfermarkt.
In 2019, Atlético Madrid paid a club-record fee of €127.20m for João Félix from SL Benfica. The Portuguese forward is the youngest player with such a high transfer fee.
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So who are the most valuable players in the Spanish La Liga in 2022?
Ranking the most valuable La Liga players 2022
15. David Alaba – €55.00m
Position: Centre-Back
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: Austria
14. Eduardo Camavinga – €55.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: France
13. Marcos Llorente – €60.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: Atlético Madrid
Nationality: Spain
12. Jan Oblak – €60.00m
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Atlético Madrid
Nationality: Slovenia
11. Gavi – €60.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: FC Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
10. Jules Koundé – €60.00m
Position: Centre-Back
Club: Sevilla CF
Nationality: France
9. Éder Militão – €60.00m
Position: Centre-Back
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: Brazil
8. Ansu Fati – €60.00m
Position: Left Winger
Club: FC Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
7. Thibaut Courtois – €65.00m
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: Belgium
6. Federico Valverde – €65.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: Uruguay
5. Frenkie de Jong – €70.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: FC Barcelona
Nationality: Netherlands
4. Mikel Oyarzabal – €70.00m
Position: Left Winger
Club: Real Sociedad
Nationality: Spain
3. João Félix – €70.00m
Position: Striker
Club: Atlético Madrid
Nationality: Spain
2. Pedri – €80.00m
Position: Central Midfield
Club: FC Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
1. Vinicius Junior
Position: Left Winger
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: €100.00m
The Stats of the most valuable players in the Spanish La Liga
Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior was impressive throughout Real Madrid’s chase for their 35th La Liga title. The 21-year old found the net seventeen times and recorded ten assists.
Vinicius’ goal contributions and entire performance throughout the 2021/22 season are his best since his arrival in Spain in 2018.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti heavily relied on the individual brilliance of Karim Benzema, who scored twenty-seven goals and provided twelve assists along with Vinicius Junior in the league.
According to Transfermarkt valuation, Vinicius Junior is the most valuable football player in the Spanish La Liga. He is valued at €100.00m, which is massive for a 21-year old.
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João Félix
João Félix appears to get back to his best form gradually. But far from his abilities in his first season with Atlético Madrid. The Portuguese only managed eight goals.
However, João Félix did not get the best opportunity to play regularly in the 2021/22 campaign as he was mainly used as a second striker by head coach Diego Simeone.
Félix’s value in the transfer market has dropped since last year. But he’d moved up in the rankings.
In 2019, Atlético Madrid paid €127.20m to SL Benfica, making João Félix the club’s most expensive signing of all time.
Mikel Oyarzabal
Powering Real Sociedad’s attack lineup, Mikel Oyarzabal has been one of the best players in the Spanish La Liga. The Spaniard had been with the club since 2015, scoring over 63 league goals.
In the 2021/22 season, Mikel Oyarzabal scored nine times as an offensive midfielder. His rise to the top of the most valuable players in the Spanish league could be well explained due to his consistency.
Eduardo Camavinga
One of the most impactful signings yet at Real Madrid, Eduardo Camavinga, has made a difference since he arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu.
In 2021/22, it was pretty evident Real Madrid had relied on the partnership between Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric to salvage the most critical points for the club, most especially in the Champions League quarter-finals and semi final clash against Chelsea and Manchester City.
Eduardo Camavinga moved to Real Madrid in 2021 for €31.00m from the French side of Stade Rennais.
Jules Koundé
Worth the hype and money? Jules Koundé is one of the best La Liga defenders. The Frenchman’s performance attracted multiple offers from Europe, including Chelsea FC, which had its 60 million euros bid turned down by Sevilla.
Jules Koundé is a modern defender who’s creative and defensively minded. His unique agility helps him feature as a right full-back or right-wing back.
Given the fact that Koundé has played competitively for the French Men’s National Team, he is capable of featuring for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, having to fear.
In 2021/22, Jules Koundé is one of the most consistent Sevilla players, averaging 7.0. Playing with the right foot, he’s been more effective defensively for Sevilla.
With Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla, the Spanish league houses some of the best players in the world. From established veterans to fast-rising young stars, Spanish clubs have competed in Europe just as it has unfolded since the early years.
