Top 3 Most Expensive Transfers by Position

Harry Maguire holds the record for defenders at £80 million (Leicester to Man Utd, 2019), Elliot Anderson for midfielders at £116 million (Nottingham Forest to Man City, 2026), and Neymar for forwards at €222 million (Barcelona to PSG, 2017).

Sources

• Top 10 most expensive defenders in history - BeSoccer EN
• The 20 most expensive defenders ever: Van Hecke knocks John Stones off the list - Football365
• The most expensive midfielders in transfer history has new leader - Football365
• The most expensive midfielders in football history, ranked - VIVASPORT™
• Summer transfer window 2026: the 20 biggest deals in the world - Football365
• The most expensive transfers in soccer history: A few names might surprise you - AS USA

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