Victor Osimhen ranks second in footballers with biggest market value drops in 2024
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates his team's victory at the end of the Super Lig match against Samsunspor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 10, 2024. (AA Photo)
Transfermarkt has published a list of footballers whose market values have dropped the most over the past year. In the greatest decreases in market value since the Jan. 1, 2024 list, Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen ranks first.
Several players in the top 10 have been linked to Turkish clubs, adding to the intrigue.
One of the most notable declines in market value this year involves Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old began 2024 with a market value of €110 million. However, following a turbulent summer transfer saga, his valuation dropped significantly.
Osimhen’s move to the Turkish Super Lig, after a failed transfer to Chelsea, led to a €10 million decrease in his value in Serie A’s June update.
Following his loan to Galatasaray, his market value fell by another €25 million, now standing at €75 million, as Napoli appears willing to sanction a permanent sale at that price.
| Rank | Player | Club | Value Drop (€) | Current Value (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolo Muani | PSG | 40 million | 30 million |
| 2 | Victor Osimhen | Galatasaray | 35 million | 75 million |
| 3 | Leroy Sane | Bayern Munich | 35 million | 45 million |
| 4 | Frenkie de Jong | Barcelona | 35 million | 45 million |
| 5 | Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 30 million | 55 million |
| 6 | Eder Militao | Real Madrid | 30 million | 40 million |
| 7 | Kingsley Coman | Bayern Munich | 30 million | 35 million |
| 8 | Neymar | Al-Hilal | 30 million | 15 million |
| 9 | Milan Skriniar | PSG | 30 million | 15 million |
| 10 | Federico Chiesa | Liverpool | 28 million | 22 million |
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen remains one of the highest-value players despite his decline, thanks to his goal-scoring prowess.
Neymar’s fall underscores the challenges faced by players moving to less competitive leagues.
Kolo Muani’s dramatic value drop highlights the high stakes of maintaining form in Europe’s top clubs.
