Which players' value soared most in the Brasileirão? Find out | OneFootball

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·4 October 2026

Which players' value soared most in the Brasileirão? Find out

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Athletico-PR dominates the list of players whose market values have risen the most in Brazil’s Série A. Arthur Dias, Kevin Viveros and João Cruz are among the top four in the ranking compiled based on Transfermarkt market values.

Arthur Dias leads the list. The center-back went from 3 million to 15 million euros, an increase of 12 million euros. That rise placed the defender among the most valuable players in the competition and boosted his profile in the international market.


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The progress also reflects the player’s rise in Brazilian football. Arthur Dias has started drawing attention from European clubs and has landed on Barcelona’s radar, in addition to sparking interest from other teams on the continent.

Center-back had the biggest rise

Arthur Dias saw the biggest increase in the ranking, with a jump of 12 million euros. The defender is also among the most valuable center-backs in the Brasileirão, alongside names from Flamengo, Vasco, Cruzeiro and Red Bull Bragantino.

Kevin Viveros also stands out

The second-biggest rise belongs to Kevin Viveros. The Athletico striker is now valued at 20 million euros, after previously being estimated at 10 million. The 10 million euro increase reflects the Colombian’s importance in Furacão’s attack.

Kevin Viveros has established himself among the Brasileirão’s top scorers and gained ground among the competition’s most valuable players. His performances have also increased international transfer market interest in him.

João Cruz quadruples his value

Another Athletico-PR standout is João Cruz. The midfielder saw his market value rise from 2 million to 8 million euros, quadrupling his previous valuation. Developed at CT do Caju, the player has become one of the key pieces of the squad this season.

His assists are among the main indicators of his season. The increase in value has also boosted interest in the player. Athletico-PR received approaches from European clubs, but kept him in the squad.

Otávio is among the standouts

The player who breaks Athletico-PR’s dominance at the top of the list is Otávio, from Cruzeiro. The goalkeeper went from 500,000 to 10 million euros, a rise of 9.5 million. The increase reflects the player’s establishment as Cruzeiro’s first-choice goalkeeper and his call-up to the Brazil national team.

See the ten players whose values rose the most

The full Transfermarkt ranking includes the following players:

  • Arthur Dias (Athletico) — 15 million euros (+12 million)
  • Kevin Viveros (Athletico) — 20 million euros (+10 million)
  • Otávio (Cruzeiro) — 10 million euros (+9.5 million)
  • João Cruz (Athletico) — 8 million euros (+6 million)
  • Flaco López (Palmeiras) — 30 million euros (+5 million)
  • Samuel Lino (Flamengo) — 20 million euros (+5 million)
  • João Ananias (Santos) — 5 million euros (+4.5 million)
  • Andrés Gómez (Vasco) — 15 million euros (+4 million)
  • Montoro (Botafogo) — 14 million euros (+4 million)
  • Evertton Araújo (Flamengo) — 14 million euros (+4 million)

Athletico has three names in the ranking

The presence of three players among the top four makes Athletico the club with the strongest representation at the top of the list. Arthur Dias, Kevin Viveros and João Cruz posted significant increases in their market values.

The survey also shows how performance, age, participation in competitions and international projection can influence player valuations. The website’s figures are market estimates and may be updated as each player continues to develop.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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