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Aymeric Laporte Ranks Third Among Spanish Players for Transfer Fees

Aymeric Laporte has moved into third place on the list of Spanish footballers who have generated the most transfer revenue, according to Transfermarkt data.

News Published 18 June 2026 2 min read FootballGames10 Desk

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Aymeric Laporte has secured the third position among Spanish footballers for the total value of transfer fees generated throughout his career. This data, compiled by the football statistics portal Transfermarkt, places the French-Spanish defender behind Álvaro Morata and Marc Cucurella.

Cucurella’s recent move to Real Madrid, reported to be for six seasons, has propelled him up the rankings. Laporte, who is currently representing Spain in the World Cup, has been involved in transfers totaling €102.5 million.

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Player	Total Transfer Fees (€ million)	Number of Transfers
Álvaro Morata	2	10
Marc Cucurella	1	5
Aymeric Laporte	5	3
Kepa Arrizabalaga	4	1

Laporte’s transfer history includes a significant move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City in January 2018 for a reported €65 million, matching his release clause. In the summer of 2023, Manchester City sold Laporte to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia for €27.5 million. He then returned to Athletic Bilbao for €10 million last year, bolstering the team’s defense amidst existing injury concerns.

Álvaro Morata, known for his frequent team changes, leads the list with €217.2 million across ten operations. Marc Cucurella follows with €156.1 million from five transfers.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga, the goalkeeper who transferred from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea for his €80 million release clause, ranks eighth with €90.4 million. Other players listed in the top rankings include Diego Costa, Fernando Torres, Dani Olmo, and Rodri.

Laporte quickly became a regular starter for Athletic Bilbao after his initial arrival. He completed his first season with 30 appearances, including 25 in La Liga, 3 in the Copa del Rey, and 2 in the Champions League. Despite missing two months due to a muscle injury sustained in December, he was the ninth most-used player for Athletic in the league that season.

This development highlights the significant financial impact players can have on club finances through transfer fees, a crucial aspect of the modern football transfer market. For fans of Athletic Bilbao, Laporte’s return, though temporary, demonstrated his continued value to the team.

Source: Mundo Deportivo Futbol – https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20260618/1004196339/jugador-athletic-esta-podio-mas-han-movido-traspasos.html