Vitor Roque Topped as Brazil's Most Valuable Football Player in 2025
Vitor Roque has been recognized by CIES as the most valuable football player in Brazil in 2025, with a market value of up to 77 million euros and a record-breaking transfer to Palmeiras.
- • Vitor Roque is valued between 66 and 77 million euros, making him the most valuable player in Brazilian football.
- • He was Palmeiras' most expensive signing at around 30 million euros earlier in 2025.
- • Roque scored 17 goals and assisted four times in 46 matches this season.
- • His contract with Palmeiras runs until December 2029.
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A recent study by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) has named Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque as the most valuable football player in Brazil in 2025. Valued between 66 and 77 million euros (approximately R$412 to R$481 million), Roque has solidified his status as a premier talent in Brazilian football. This valuation places him ahead of other top domestic players, including Samuel Lino from Flamengo, Yuri Alberto from Corinthians, Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo, and Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro.
Roque's transfer to Palmeiras in February 2025 was the most expensive in the club's history, costing around 30 million euros. Despite a somewhat slow start, he has delivered an impressive season, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists over 46 appearances. He is expected to remain a key player for Palmeiras, with his contract extending until December 2029.
On the global stage, the study highlights Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the most valuable player worldwide, valued between 329 and 383 million euros. He is followed by stars like Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid.
Roque's remarkable rise in value reflects his performance and potential, marking him as a pivotal figure in Brazil's football landscape for 2025. As Palmeiras looks to leverage his talents, Roque's market value and achievements underscore his growing international profile in the sport.