After a largely disappointing 2021/22 season compared to his usual lofty standards, Lionel Messi stats for PSG has been decent at best and has been playing at a higher level in the 2022/23 campaign, his second with Paris Saint-Germain. He has already surpassed his production from the previous season with several months still left to go.
He carried that form into the 2022 World Cup, where he captured his first senior FIFA title and Argentina, claiming player of the tournament honours in Qatar along the way.
🚨Barcelona remains confident in bringing back Messi, as per Fabrice Hawkins.
Unfortunately for him, his return to PSG didn't go to plan though as PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by German champions Bayern Munich.
That now leaves just the French domestic competitions to play for this season.
Given injuries to teammates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at inopportune times, Messi has been forced to carry the load for PSG at times this season.
Among his most important goals have been a winner against Toulouse in February to complete a come-from-behind victory, and then a magisterial stoppage-time free kick to beat Lille in the same month.
Last season also saw Messi struggle to convert his chances compared to usual, scoring 11 times across Ligue 1 and the Champions League from 14.84 Expected Goals (xG).
Lionel Messi stats for PSG:
Now we take a look at Lionel Messi stats for PSG and put context to his short stint in Paris:
Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Draw.
I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you all the latest updates, insights, and reactions as the groups for this prestigious tournament are unveiled.
Tonight’s draw will set the stage for one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in European club football, with top teams from across the continent finding out their opponents and potential paths to glory.
"We had a great team, a great coach and amazing supporters," he says of the Italian side's triumph in 2006/07. "Winning that trophy is really amazing – it's one of the best moments in my career," Kaka said.
Aug 28, 2025, 4:18 PM
Ibrahimovic wins the UEFA President's Award
The former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic wins the UEFA President's Award 2025.
Aug 28, 2025, 4:11 PM
THE TROPHY
Aug 28, 2025, 4:07 PM
"It is almost impossible"
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin says, while mentioning Chelsea FC's remarkable tale of winning every UEFA trophy.
Chelsea recieve a special award from UEFA for the achievement.
🏆👏 @ChelseaFC are honoured at the 2025 Monaco season kick-off for becoming the first club to win all six UEFA men's club competitions. pic.twitter.com/l5kkR0i9gJ
Pot 1: Paris, Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona Pot 2: Arsenal, Leverkusen, Atleti, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Frankfurt, Club Brugge Pot 3: Tottenham, PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Praha, Bodø/Glimt, Marseille Pot 4: Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Union SG, Qarabağ, Athletic Club, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat Almaty
Aug 28, 2025, 3:07 PM
The draw format
A total of 36 teams will compete in this phase, divided into four pots based on their UEFA club coefficient rankings.
The reigning Champions League holders, PSG, are automatically placed as the top seed in pot 1. Each club will face eight different clubs, facing two clubs from each pot, one match at home and one away.
The draw will ensure that teams do not play against clubs from their own association more than twice.
Aug 28, 2025, 3:05 PM
How to watch the event?
Football fans from India can watch the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase draw on the Sony LIV app and website. Moreover, the event will also be televised on Sony Sports Network channels as well.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the global earnings chart for the third consecutive time. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
In 2025, some of the world’s top athletes are earning huge amounts of money through their sports, brand deals and businesses. These athletes come from football, basketball, golf and other popular games. Their earnings include salaries, match winnings and endorsements from big companies. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
Kevin Durant’s Suns may not have made the playoffs, but his financial game stayed elite. His total earnings combine a $51.4 million salary with $50 million in off-court earnings through Boardroom Media and investments in Paris Saint-Germain.
He even has a soon-to-debut Netflix docuseries. His tequila brand, real estate moves, and a collaboration with Fanatics round out a sharp portfolio.
9. Shohei Ohtani | $102.5M
Though his Dodgers salary is deferred, Shohei Ohtani still walked away with $2.5 million in earnings plus postseason bonuses. But the reason he made it to this top-earners list is his headlining brand power.
Out of the total $102.5 million, $100 million came from endorsement deals across Japan and the U.S. That includes New Balance, Seiko, Beats by Dre, and a record-breaking Topps trading card sale.
8. Karim Benzema | $104M
The first footballer to enter the top 10, and for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, most of Karim Benzema's earnings have come from his hefty salary from his contract with Al-Ittihad, where he earns over $2 million a week, resulting in a $100 million annual salary.
Sponsors like Adidas remain loyal, even as he embraces a quieter lifestyle far from the European spotlight. Rumors now swirl about a possible shift to Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup nears.
7. Juan Soto | $114M
Juan Soto shattered expectations after signing a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, even by baseball’s high-spending standards. His on-field take hit $109 million. And thanks to the buzz he generated, the Mets’ ticket sales surged following his signing.
At just 26, Juan’s popularity and endorsements by the likes of Call of Duty and top Dominican brands have made him baseball’s financial poster boy, earning $114 million this year.
6. LeBron James | $133.8M
LeBron James has amassed $133.8M, appearing in the sixth position. After more than two decades in the NBA spotlight, LeBron is still making history, not just on the court but also in his bank account.
While his Lakers stint earned him $48.8 million in salary, the larger story is off-court. His production company, SpringHill, is scaling up through a major merger, and he inked a deal to become the first athlete turned Ken doll.
5. Lionel Messi | $135M
Although he is the second-highest paid soccer player, Lionel Messi only ranks as the fifth-highest paid athlete. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner brought home $135 million.
To millions of people, Messi will forever be soccer’s GOAT. Naturally, his arrival in Major League Soccer wasn’t a mere player acquisition for Inter Miami but a transformative event for the league’s global standing. While his $60 million salary is a substantial figure, his endorsements with Adidas and Apple, alongside his own Mas+ beverage, earn him even more, around $75 million.
Dak Prescott, American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, earns $137 million this year. This quarterback-turned-financial-play-caller knows how to read a market as well as a defense.
First, Prescott made history with a contract structure that paid him $127 million in salary and bonuses within 12 months. Next were endorsements with Jordan Brand and Lowe’s that added another $10 million to his name. He’s also building a gym empire in Texas via Crunch Fitness partnerships.
3. Tyson Fury | $146M
Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury's income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show named “At Home With the Furys.”
2. Stephen Curry | $156M
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry comes 2nd on the list of highest-paid athletes of the year, earning $156 million. Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers in March this year.
Of Curry's $156 million haul, $100 million comes from off-court dealings, including a major extension with Under Armour’s Curry Brand. He’s invested in everything from hydration startups to women’s basketball leagues. On the hardwood, he still drains threes while mentoring future stars at Davidson, where he now serves as an assistant GM.
For the third year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid athlete. At age 40, the Portuguese soccer superstar is reaching new highs.
Over the past 12 months, counting both his playing salary at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and his off-field business endeavors, Ronaldo collected an estimated $275 million before taxes and agent fees - the third-best year by an active athlete ever measured by Forbes. On that all-time list, Ronaldo is surpassed only by boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned $300 million in 2015 and $285 million in 2018.
PSG vs Tottenham, UEFA Super Cup 2025: PSG win Super Cup for first time, with a late comeback
Get highlights of the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Super Cup 2025 match as PSG defeated Spurs 4-3 in penalties after drawing the game in full-time with late goals.
Welcome to our live coverage of the UEFA Super Cup 2025.
Tonight, from the iconic Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, football fans are in for a thrilling showdown as the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, take on the UEFA Europa League champions, Tottenham Hotspur.
The match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Paris Saint-Germain, fresh from a dominant treble-winning season and a stunning 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter Milan, are the favourites, but Tottenham, under new management and eager to prove themselves on the big stage, will be a formidable opponent.
Stay with us for live updates, team news, free commentary, and all the dramatic moments from kickoff to the final whistle as Barnali Debnath brings you all the updates.
LIVE Updates
Aug 13, 2025, 9:33 PM
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Thank you for staying with us. I hope you have enjoyed the game. We will see you in the next game.
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Aug 13, 2025, 9:32 PM
PSG ARE THE UEFA SUPER CUP CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Aug 13, 2025, 9:30 PM
They were winning by 2-0 till 85th minute!
Aug 13, 2025, 9:18 PM
What a comeback from PSG!
Late goals, were behind in the shootout and made another comeback to win it 4-3 in the penalties.
PSG are the UEFA Super Cup Champions for the first time, first from France too! #UEFASuperCup
Solanke - scores. Beats the goalkeeper easily. TOT 1-0 PSG
Vitinha - goes wide. Vicario went other way, but it was wide. TOT 1-0 PSG
Bentacur - scores. Top class shot. Right into the side net. TOT 2-0 PSG
Ramos - scores. Straight down the middle. TOT 2-1 PSG
Van de Ven - save by Chevalier. TOT 2-1 PSG
Dembele - scores. Cool as ice. TOT 2-2 PSG
Tel - goes wide. TOT 2-2 PSG
Lee - scores. Super penalty. Hits the side net. TOT 2-3 PSG
Pedro Porro - scores. Hits the upper net with calmness. TOT 3-3 PSG
Mendes - scores and PSG are the UEFA Super Cup winners.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:58 PM
Full time | PSG 0-0 TOT
Late goals from PSG substitutes take the game into the penalty. Huge chance gone for Spurs. Can they make a turnaround in the shootout? Or the European Champions dominate the penalties?
Aug 13, 2025, 8:54 PM
90+4' | GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL | PSG 2-2 TOT
Goncalo Ramos scores and makes it level, with 2 minutes to go.
Dembele with a whipping, curling cross from the right, and Ramos was right in the middle to make everything level.
Chevalier would be disappointed with his, but Romero wins the space and header to extend the lead.
From a free-kick again, Romero was unmarked and had a free header at the far post. Romero's header bounced on the ground first, which made it difficult for Chevalier to make the save. But he should have done better there.
PSG 0-2 TOT.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:07 PM
47' | Save from Chevalier
Richarlison's powerful on-target shot was saved by Chevalier. He has been the best PSG player so far.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:05 PM
Second half starts
The second half starts with no changes to both teams.
It is Mickey van de Ven's goal that gave Spurs the lead. They were surely the better team with PSG looking a bit hot and clod throughout the entire 45 minutes.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute has been added as the injury time.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | Chance for Spurs
Although it was flagged as an offside, Spurs were inches away from extending the lead with the ball hitting the post.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:44 PM
39' | GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL | PSG 0-1 TOT
Spurs take the lead.
Micky van de Ven scores the goal for the Europa League champions. His first-ever goal in European football.
A long ball from the set piece, Spurs won the header, and Chevalier saved Palhinha's header. But, it was not good enough as the ball deflected from the crossbar and fell right for van de Ven to score from close range with a side-footed finish.
PSG 0-1 Tottenham
Aug 13, 2025, 7:40 PM
37' | Hakimi's shot is blocked
Hakimi's shot from the right of the box is blocked by Danso.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:38 PM
36' | Dembele misses the target
Kvaratskhelia's cross from the right fell in as a half volley for Dembele. However, he could not control the ball with a right footed shot.
Rodrigo Bentancur powers Mohammed Kudus' delivery over the target as Tottenham's promising spell continues.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:33 PM
23' | Chevalier makes a save
The Paris newcomer tips the shot from distance over the crossbar! Richarlison starts the move by winning possession, turning sharply and sending Mohammed Kudus away beyond the halfway line, the winger returning the pass to the forward in the right channel.
The No9 shifts to his right and fires in a fierce right-footed effort, taking a slight deflection before Lucas Chevalier uses his right palm to divert the ball behind. Tottenham's coaching staff show their appreciation.
Starting XI: G. Vicario, P. Porro, C. Romero, K. Danso, M. van de Ven, J. Palhinha, R. Bentancur, P. M. Sarr, M. Kudus, Richarlison, D. Spence.
Subs: Antonín Kinský, Brandon Austin, Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Jun'ai Byfield, Luka Vušković, Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert.
Aug 13, 2025, 6:16 PM
Lineups | PSG
Starting XI: L. Chevalier, A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, W. Pacho, N. Mendes, W. Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, D. Doué, B. Barcola, O. Dembélé, K. Kvaratskhelia.
Subs: Matvey Safonov, Renato Bellucci Marin, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernández, Noham Kamara, Fabián Ruiz, Kang-in Lee, Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye.
Aug 13, 2025, 5:40 PM
THE SILVERWEAR
Image | Spurs on X
Aug 13, 2025, 5:38 PM
READY
Aug 13, 2025, 2:07 PM
The big Italian is OUT!
🚨⚠️ Luis Enrique: “Donnarumma is out of the squad as it’s my own decision. I am 100% responsible”.
“I want a different kind of goalkeeper and I made this decision. Gigio is one of the best GKs in the whole world”.
PSG have faced Tottenham only once before. In the 2017 International Champions Cup, they faced a heavy 4-2 defeat against the Premier League at Camping World Stadium.
Aug 13, 2025, 1:52 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on the Sony LIV app and website. Moreover, fans can watch the match on Sony Ten 2 TV channel as well.
Aug 13, 2025, 1:51 PM
Match Details
Match: PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Super Cup 2025
Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.
Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history
Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.
20. Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m (Age 19)
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Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.
However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well.Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.
19. Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19)
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A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia’s national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.
Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay €36.8m for the defender in 2021.
Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping €90.00m.
18. Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18)
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com
One of England’sgreatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.
In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record €37m.
Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.
17. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United – 2014/15 – €37.5m (Age 18)
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A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.
Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of €37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.
Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of United’s backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.
16. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m (Age 19)
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A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.
Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for €38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.
Dejan after signing for Juventus. Image | Juventus
Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.
Although he was brought to Turin with a €39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of €30.00 million.
14. Fabio Silva – Porto to Wolves – 2020/21 – €40m (Age 18)
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Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of €40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.
However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.
13. Vitor Roque – Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona – 2024 – €40m (Age 19)
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Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a €40m bid from the Catalan club.
However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.
12. Archie Gray – Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur – 2024 – €41.25m (Age 19)
Image | Spurs News
A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.
This helped Tottenham sign him for €41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.
Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.
11. Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m (Age 19)
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Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajax’s ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.
The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.
10. Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m (Age 18)
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With a €45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.
The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.
9. Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m (Age 18)
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Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.’s electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.
Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for €45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.
Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.
8. Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m (Age 18)
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As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.
Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for €45m
Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.
7. Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m (Age 18)
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Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. Butwhat can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?
Hailed as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, Endrick’s prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.
Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.
6. Anthony Martial – Monaco to Manchester United – 2015 – €60m (Age 19)
🗓️ On this day in 2015...
Anthony Martial introduced himself to Old Trafford with THAT goal against Liverpool on his #MUFC debut 🥲🫶pic.twitter.com/2pbOF0B6F3
Martial’s dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.
He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.
5. Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m (Age 18)
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Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoro’s defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years.Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for €62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.
He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.
4. Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m (Age 19)
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Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia’s combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of €62.1m for a teenager.
Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.
3. Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 – €85.5m (Age 19)
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Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, €85.5m.
After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
2. Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 – €127.2m (Age 19)
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Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record €127.2 million.
Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.
At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.
In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.
Monaco have agreed to loan Kylian Mbappe to PSG with an option to sign him for €180m next summer. Medical tomorrow. (Source: L'Equipe) pic.twitter.com/cXSjQRva3K
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. In this article, we'll look at the active football players with the most international goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo might be playing in Saudi Arabia these days, but he's still racking up records in Portuguese colours. Among male footballers, Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. The 40-year-old also has most international appearances in the history of men's football after playing his 200th game for Portugal in June 2023.
Edin Dzeko is one of the most underrated strikers of his generation. The Inter Milan marksman is 39 years old but is still going strong. He has won the 'Bosnian Footballer of the Year' award three successive times in his career.
Dzeko has been quite prolific for his national team. He has scored 68 goals and provided 21 assists in his international career so far.
9. Harry Kane | 73 goals
Captain Harry Kane became the first player to score two goals on his 100th appearance for England. The striker scored his 67th and 68th international goals in the second half of the Nations League at Wembley over Finland, thundering an excellent strike in off the underside of the bar, then curling in a neat finish.
He also became just the third player to score on his 100th England appearance, after Wayne Rooney (versus Slovenia in 2014) and Bobby Charlton (against Northern Ireland in 1970).
Before kick-off, Kane was presented with a golden cap to mark the achievement, and also wore golden boots during the match.
8. Luis Suarez | 69 goals
Uruguay international Luis Suarez has had an illustrious career. He won the European Golden Shoe twice in the last decade and is widely regarded as one of the best centre-forwards of the 21st century.
Suarez, who recently led Uruguay to World Cup qualification, has scored 68 goals in his international career.
7. Neymar | 79 goals
Neymar Jr. is one of the most talented footballers we have seen in the 21st century. He is a joy to watch on the football pitch and is capable of producing moments of magic on a regular basis.
Neymar is one of the most innovative forwards of the modern era. He has been absolutely phenomenal for Brazil and is now surpassed Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil (77). Neymar has scored 79 goals and for the Brazilian national team so far in his career.
6. Robert Lewandowski | 85 goals
Robert Lewandowski is currently the most prolific goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues. The Bayern Munich striker has played some of the best football of his career in recent seasons.
Lewandowski has been a cut above the rest of his national teammates throughout his career. He has been a standout performer for Poland in recent years. The 36-year-old has scored 85 goals for Poland in international football.
Al Jazira and UAE legend Ali Mabkhout is a clinical finisher and as well as being one of his club's best scorers. However, he is also the United Arab Emirates' top international scorer of all time. He has a total of 85 international goals to his name.
During the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals, Mabkhout netted the only goal in a 1–0 victory over defending champions Australia, which helped his country qualify for the semi-finals. Mabkhout scored a hat-trick against Indonesia in a 5–0 win in 2019 to become UAE's all-time leading goalscorer.
4. Romelu Lukaku | 89 goals
Romelu Lukaku has been a beast in attack for Belgium's golden generation. He has consistently produced the goods for his star-studded national team and continues to do so.
Lukaku's form at club level may have fluctuated but he has maintained high standards in international football. The 32-year-old has scored 89 goals in his international career so far.
3. Sunil Chhetri | 95 goals
Sunil Chhetri is regarded as one of the best football players India has ever produced. In a career spanning over two decades, the centre-forward has won many individual as well as team accolades.
With 95 goals to his name in 154 international appearances, Chhetri is the third highest goal-scorer in international matches, only behind Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi of Argentina.
Since Sunil Chhetri’s first senior professional goal for Mohun Bagan in the National Football League season (2002-03), the Indian football great has notched up many goal-scoring feats for both club and country.
2. Lionel Messi | 112 goals
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers, has had a remarkable international career with Argentina. Messi, with 112 international goals, ranks second on the all-time top goal-scorers list, trailing only Ronaldo. Since his debut in 2005, Messi has earned 189 caps, leading Argentina to victories in the Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi can still catch Ronaldo for the record, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 138 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 138 for Portugal since making his debut in 2003. He is also the all-time leading appearance-maker in men's international football, having played 221 games, eclipsing the previous record of 196 held by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa against Liechtenstein on 23 March 2023, and marking the occasion with two goals. He has hit ten international hat-tricks, a record he shares with Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo broke the world record for international goals when he scored twice against the Republic of Ireland in Portugal's European Qualifier in Faro-Loulé on 1 September 2021, aged 36. He surpassed the existing world-record mark set by former Iran forward Ali Daei, the first man to claim a century of international goals. Lionel Messi joined the elite group on 28 March 2023.