The Super Eagles have surged to become the 13th most valuable international team in the world, according to the latest Transfermarkt rankings of national squads. Their market value rose from €301 million in February to €338.5 million, a gain of €37.5 million, propelling them two spots up the global list and cementing their status as Africa’s most valuable team.
A key driver of this increase is the impressive form of several Nigeria‑based players in Europe’s top leagues. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen led the charge, seeing his valuation jump from €70 million to €100 million—a €30 million rise that makes him the most valuable Nigerian player ever. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, despite a recent dip caused by injury‑plagued seasons, remains the second‑most valuable player at €38 million, down from €60 million. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman added €10 million to his worth, moving from €20 million to €30 million after a strong debut season in Italy. Everton’s Alex Iwobi held steady at €25 million, keeping his place as the fourth‑most expensive Eagle, while Samuel Chukwueze stayed at €20 million. Additional contributions came from Terem Moffi, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey, whose combined values total €72 million. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, now at Watford, increased his worth to €2.5 million after reaching the €1 million mark for the first time.
Not all players saw gains. Ndidi was not alone in a valuation drop; Nottingham Forest forward Emmanuel Dennis fell by €5 million, now valued at €10 million after previously being worth €15 million. Despite these setbacks, the overall rise in player values lifted Nigeria to 13th place worldwide and secured its position as the continent’s top‑valued side.
In the broader African context, Morocco moved to second place in Africa and 14th globally with a team value of €306.85 million, following their strong performance in Qatar. Ivory Coast rank third in Africa and 22nd worldwide at €251.03 million, while Ghana sit fourth on the continent and 24th globally. Senegal, once the top African side, have slipped to fifth in Africa and 27th in the world.
Globally, England remain the most financially valuable national team with a market value of €1.11 billion, despite a decline from €1.28 billion. Italy fell from sixth to seventh place, while France rose to second with €1.03 billion. Portugal (€913.5 million), Argentina (€853.7 million) and Spain (€787 million) complete the top five worldwide.
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