Top 20 most valuable footballers in African Leagues, Al Ahly, Sundowns players dominate

African football powerhouses Al Ahly SC of Egypt and Mamelodi Sundowns FC of South Africa have asserted their dominance in the continental club game, boasting the majority of the top 20 most valuable players currently active in African leagues, according to the latest data from Transfermarkt (April 2025).

Leading the valuation chart is a three-way tie at the top, with Achraf Bencharki (Morocco), Wessam Abou Ali (Palestine/Denmark), and Emam Ashour (Egypt) — all from Al Ahly — each commanding a market value of €3.5 million. Their consistent performances across domestic and continental competitions have helped Al Ahly remain at the pinnacle of African football.

Also featuring prominently is Al Ahly’s Marwan Ateya, valued at €2.5 million, while the club’s other stars like Achraf Dari, Reda Slim, and Yahia Attiyat Allah further strengthen the Red Devils’ roster depth and market worth.

Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly’s regular rivals on the continent, follow closely with high-valued players like Marcelo Allende (Chile) and Teboho Mokoena (South Africa), both pegged at €2.3 million. Other Sundowns talents in the list include Iqraam Rayners, Lucas Ribeiro, Tashreeq Matthews, and Matías Esquivel, showcasing the club’s rich mix of local and international stars.

Pyramids FC’s rising star Ibrahim Adel also makes the list with a valuation of €2.2 million, while iconic names like Youcef Belaïli (Esperance Tunis), Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns), and Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) represent top talents outside the Al Ahly–Sundowns axis.

Here’s the full list of the Top 20 Most Valuable Club Players in Africa (April 2025):

1. Achraf Bencharki (Morocco, Al Ahly FC) – €3.50m
2. Wessam Abou Ali (Palestine/Denmark, Al Ahly FC) – €3.50m
3. Emam Ashour (Egypt, Al Ahly FC) – €3.50m
4. Marwan Ateya (Egypt, Al Ahly FC) – €2.50m
5. Marcelo Allende (Chile, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €2.30m
6. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €2.30m
7. Yahia Attiyat Allah (Morocco, Al Ahly FC) – €2.20m
8. Ibrahim Adel (Egypt, Pyramids FC) – €2.20m
9. Iqraam Rayners (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €2.00m
10. Lucas Ribeiro (Brazil, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €2.00m
11. Achraf Dari (Morocco, Al Ahly FC) – €1.80m
12. Reda Slim (Morocco, Al Ahly FC) – €1.80m
13. Youcef Belaïli (Algeria, Esperance Tunis) – €1.80m
14. Youssef Belammari (Morocco, Raja CA) – €1.70m
15. Tashreeq Matthews (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €1.70m
16. Matías Esquivel (Argentina, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €1.70m
17. Tshegofatso Mabasa (South Africa, Orlando Pirates) – €1.60m
18. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €1.60m
19. Peter Shalulile (Namibia, Mamelodi Sundowns FC) – €1.60m
20. Mohamed Rabie Hrimat (Morocco) – [Value Not Specified]

With Al Ahly and Sundowns leading the pack in player valuation, the battle for supremacy in the CAF Champions League continues to heat up — both on the pitch and in the transfer market.