Abdukodir Khusanov named among Asia’s top-valued footballers

Uzbekistan’s national team defender and England’s Manchester City player Abdukodir Khusanov has become one of the most valuable footballers on the Asian continent.

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At present, the 21-year-old’s market value stands at €35 million. After the October update, Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae’s value dropped from €40 million to €32 million. Similarly, Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma’s value decreased from €40 million to €35 million. As a result, Abdukodir Khusanov now joins Mitoma as one of Asia’s highest-valued players.

Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo ranks fourth with a value of €30 million, while Mainz’s Kaishu Sano completes the top five with €25 million.

Asia’s most valuable footballers (top-10)

Abdukodir Khusanov – Manchester City – €35 million
Kaoru Mitoma – Brighton – €35 million (previously €40 million)
Kim Min-jae – Bayern Munich – €32 million (previously €40 million)
Takefusa Kubo – Real Sociedad – €30 million
Kaishu Sano – Mainz – €25 million (previously €20 million)
Lee Kang-in – PSG – €25 million
Ritsu Doan – Freiburg – €25 million
Zion Suzuki – Parma – €20 million
Son Heung-min – Los Angeles – €20 million
Hiroki Ito – Bayern Munich – €18 million (previously €25 million)

It should be recalled that Khusanov joined Manchester City from Lens in January 2025. He signed a four-year contract with the English club, with a reported transfer fee of €40 million.