The 10 most expensive Spanish players of all time

From Kepa Arrizabalaga to Rodri, FootballTransfers runs through the most expensive Spanish players of all time.

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:45 AM

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FootballTransfers compiled the ranking of the 10 most expensive Spanish football transfers of all time.
Kepa Arrizabalaga leads the list following his €80m permanent transfer from Athletic Club to Chelsea in 2018.
Martin Zubimendi and Rodri share the second spot with permanent transfers valued at €70m each.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga remains the most expensive Spanish player in football history following his €80m transfer from Athletic Club to Chelsea in 2018. The ranking highlights Spain's historic market records, which also feature major moves such as Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal and Rodri's switch from Atletico Madrid to Manchester City, both valued at €70m each.

Rodri is the only player to feature twice on the list, courtesy of his additional €60m move to Barcelona. Other top historical fees include Chelsea's acquisitions of Alvaro Morata for €66m and Marc Cucurella for €65.3m, alongside Aymeric Laporte's €65m transfer to Manchester City.

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