FC Bayern Munich forward Klara Bühl has been crowned the most valuable female footballer in the world following the latest market valuation updates published by the portal Soccerdonna. According to the independent market assessment figures, the 25-year-old German international saw her valuation jump by more than half a million euros to reach 1,65 Mio. Euro, lifting her past Spain and Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí in the global standings.
Global Standings and Market Valuation Shifts
Soccerdonna’s updated database places Klara Bühl at the absolute summit of women’s football valuations globally at 1,65 Mio. Euro, up from her previous mark of 1,1 Mio. World Player of the Year Aitana Bonmatí of FC Barcelona sits immediately behind at 1,6 Mio. Euro. The upper tier of the global ranking also features Arsenal forward Alessia Russo alongside Barcelona’s Mariona Caldentey, both evaluated at 1,3 Mio. Euro, followed by Barcelona’s Patri Guijarro at 1,25 Mio. Euro.
Domestic Dominance in the Frauen-Bundesliga
Domestically, FC Bayern occupies a commanding position across the German market value hierarchy. Behind Bühl, her club teammate Momoko Tanikawa holds a valuation of 800.000 Euro, making the Japanese player the second most expensive player under the age of 21 globally behind Real Madrid’s Linda Caicedo. The Frauen-Bundesliga double winners place players across the top six spots in the domestic league rankings: Edna Imade is valued at 750.000 Euro, Pernille Harder and Giulia Gwinn each stand at 700.000 Euro, and Franziska Kett reaches 675.000 Euro.
VfL Wolfsburg’s highest-ranked player is national team player Janina Minge at 600.000 Euro. Meanwhile, Lena Oberdorf holds a valuation of 400.000 Euro following extended recovery periods from injuries. Across club totals, FC Bayern leads the Frauen-Bundesliga collective valuation at 9,52 Mio. Euro, outstripping Wolfsburg at 4,86 Mio. Euro, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt at 3,25 Mio. Euro each, and Union Berlin at 2,41 Mio. Euro.
Contract Status and Transfer Speculation
With Bühl’s current contract at FC Bayern scheduled to expire at the conclusion of the season, attention turns toward her long-term club future. European powerhouses have closely monitored her trajectory, with reports highlighting FC Barcelona as holding a strong position of interest. Compounding the external attention, Aitana Bonmatí publicly named Bühl in media interviews when asked which player she would immediately recruit to Barca.
During the previous campaign in which Bayern secured the domestic double, Bühl delivered a prolific output with 8 goals and 23 assists across 31 official appearances. Whether the German player extends her stay in Munich or pursues a high-profile move abroad remains one of the defining storylines of the European club calendar.
Record-Setting Goalkeeping Valuations
In addition to outfield records, the latest metrics established a new benchmark for goalkeepers in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic experienced a substantial rise from 155.000 to 360.000 Euro, establishing the highest market value for any female goalkeeper worldwide. Mahmutovic leads an international list that includes Manchester United’s American keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce at 250.000 Euro and Barcelona’s Cata Coll at 240.000 Euro.
What Comes Next
FC Bayern returns to competitive Frauen-Bundesliga action in their ongoing campaign, where roster management and contract resolutions for expiring deals will dominate club operations leading into the upcoming transfer window.
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