The 10 most expensive strikers of all time

Kylian Mbappe ranks as the most expensive striker in football history following his permanent transfer from AS Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain for €180m in 2018. The list compiled by Cameron Smith highlights the record-breaking moves across Europe, placing Alexander Isak second after a €145m transfer to Liverpool and Joao Felix third with a €127.2m switch to Atletico Madrid.

Other notable entries in the ranking include Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona for €120m, Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for €117m, and Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea for €113m. Harry Kane, Randal Kolo Muani, and Hugo Ekitike each commanded €95m permanent fees, while Gonzalo Higuain's €90m move to Juventus completes the top 10.