Here are the 10 most expensive African footballers following key signings of the continent's biggest names in the 2026 transfer window.
African football continues to produce players capable of commanding huge transfer fees, with several stars now among the most expensive signings in football history.
The latest major addition to the list is Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, whose reported €123.4 million move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid has taken him to the top of the ranking.
Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi also makes a major entry into the list following his move from Lille to Manchester City. The deal is reported at an initial €95 million, with a further €5 million available in potential add-ons.
Originally published by NotJustOk.