Market Values - The Transfermarkt Podcast

Every week, footballers are bought and sold. Fees are splashed across headlines. Agents negotiate in the dark. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, a number gets attached to a player — a market value.That number matters. It shapes transfer negotiations, it reflects form and potential, and it tells a story about where football is heading. The question is: who's actually explaining it? Welcome to the Market Values Podcast.

Market Values - The Transfermarkt Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Stefan Bienkowski, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stefan Bienkowski hosts Market Values - The Transfermarkt Podcast, a sports show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Why Serie A is Rising, Ligue 1 is Falling + EPL & LaLiga Scouting Picks

  Aug 18, 20261h 7mS1

  Welcome to Episode 23 of Market Values, the weekly Transfermarkt podcast hosted by Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth! This week, we dive into the macroeconomics of global football and analyze which leagues have gained or lost the most market value since the transfer window opened. We examine why Ligue 1 has seen a massive loss in talent while Serie A leads the world in market value gains. Plus, Transfermarkt experts Euan Robertson (La Liga) and Ben Littlemore (Premier League) stop by to highlight three exciting young players to watch ahead of the new domestic season! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to episode 23 of Market Values 03:48 - Which leagues have lost the most market value this summer? 14:21 - Which leagues have gained the most market value this summer? 28:12 - The return of the Premier League 29:04 - Luca Williams-Barnett 33:48 - Brian Madjo 38:28 - Myles Lewis-Skelly 45:25 - The return of LaLiga 48:09 - Carlos Espi 54:20 - Jesse Bisiwu 1:01:14 Xavi Espart Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: VRNQDD2ZP8N03OHN

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  Market Values - The Transfermarkt Podcast

  Scout reports from Germany & Portugal + breaking down the record-breaking Diomande & Guimarães deals

  Aug 12, 20261h 3m

  Welcome to episode 22 of Market Values! ️ This week we dive deep into the biggest transfer moves of the summer, including Yan Diomande's record-breaking €125M deal to Real Madrid and Bruno Guimarães' €87.5M move to Arsenal. We also explore the massive inflation of transfer fees in the Premier League and why midfielders are commanding unprecedented prices.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Episode 2203:06 Bruno Guimaraes’s big-money move to Arsenal10:56 Yan Diomande’s record-breaking deal to Real Madrid23:52 Three young Bundesliga stars to watch this season24:34: Noel Aseko29:48 Montrell Culbreath33:49 Wael Mohya41:01 The return of Liga Portual42:24 Oskar Pietuszewski 48:26 Gianluca Prestianni53:30 Issa Doumbia Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: LPGNYAMOSSIAHWRB

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  Episode #21

  €746M Premier League Madness: 6 Young Talents Rising in Belgium & Italy

  Aug 5, 20261h 3mS1

  ️ MARKET VALUES EPISODE 21: YOUNG TALENT IN BELIGUM AND ITALY & PREMIER LEAGUE SPENDING TRENDSWelcome to another episode of Market Values, the Transfermarkt podcast breaking down the biggest talking points in football every week!In Episode 21, host Stefan Bienkowski explores the most compelling transfer stories and market insights with Manuel Veth and special guests. KEY TOPICS: PREMIER LEAGUE SPENDING BREAKDOWNWe dive deep into the eye-watering transfer figures this summer, with a focus on intra-Premier League spending. Premier League clubs have already spent €746 million (38% of total spending!) on players from other Premier League clubs. We break down spending from other European leagues, including La Liga, Bundesliga, Championship, and Liga Portugal. YOUNG TALENTS TO WATCHThe episode features interviews with:- Marius Soyke, Transfermarkt's Italian Football Expert- Bart Tamysn, Transfermarkt Area Manager for BelgiumBoth experts reveal three young players whose market values are set to soar this season—players definitely worth keeping on your radar.⭐ SPECIAL FOCUS: LENNON MILLERA Scottish midfielder playing for Udinese in Serie A takes center stage in our discussion. We explore his potential for explosive growth this season and what it means for Scotland's national team future. TRANSFER FEES ANALYZEDWe examine the astronomical fees being paid this summer, including deals for Morgan Rogers (€138M), Elliot Anderson (€135M), and Alexander Isak (€108M). JOIN THE DISCUSSIONHave your own take on these young players' market values? Head to the Transfermarkt Market Value Forum and share your opinions on whether these players' valuations should rise or fall based on their performances this season!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes of Market Values! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Premier League spending trends 16:23 Jupiler Pro League new format 23:23 Tian Nai Koren 28:12 Joshua Nga Kana 34:25 Xander Dierckx 39:58 Serie A preview 41:19 Christian Comotto 49:41 Mattia Liberali 56:20 Lennon Miller #Transfermarkt #Football #TransferWindow #MarketValues #PremierLeague #FootballTransfers #YoungPlayers #LennonMiller #SerieA

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  Episode #20

  Germany & France's New Era: Can Klopp & Zidane Deliver?

  Jul 29, 20261h 1mS1

  Episode 20 of Market Values is LIVE! ️ In this week's show, we break down two MASSIVE managerial appointments in international football: Jürgen Klopp's arrival at Germany and Zinedine Zidane's appointment as France manager. We explore what their appointments mean for both nations and how they'll approach their roles.Plus, we introduce you to six incredible young talents in our "Six Under 21s Under 21 Million Euros" segment — players who we believe will significantly increase their market value. From Lucas Harrington's breakthrough at Colorado Rapids to emerging European prospects, these are the names you need to know.Featuring expert analysis on:✅ Klopp vs Zidane: Two different paths to international football✅ France's midfield crisis and finding the next N'Golo Kanté✅ Young German talent ready to shine✅ Rising stars who could move to Europe's top five leaguesSubscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest football stories and transfer market insights.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode01:55 Lucas Harrington's rise and transfer prospects06:50 Caleb Yirenkyi market value and potential moves12:30 Mbekezeli Mbokazi's transfer and development in MLS16:18 Tyler Dibling's career turn-around and market value20:37 Canadian defender Luc De Fougerolles' potential26:28 Ben Gannon Doak's prospects at Bournemouth30:55: France's new star under Zinedine Zidane46:34 Can Jürgen Klopp save Germany?

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  Episode #19

  Which stars gained the most market value at the World Cup?

  Jul 22, 202654 minS1

  99 players received market value upgrades post-World Cup, and we're breaking down ALL of them. NEW RECORD: Two players just hit €220 MILLION valuations for the first time ever!Join hosts Stefan and Manu Vett alongside Toby Kroger (TransferMarkt's market value lead) as we dissect every major signing, transfer fee, and valuation change from Spain's World Cup victory. Manu was on the ground at the New Jersey final experiencing the tournament firsthand.In this episode, we cover:How TransferMarkt's "market value patch" works post-tournament (upgrades only, no downgrades)The Player of Tournament debate: FIFA's choice vs. TransferMarkt user vote (Messi won with 36.9%)NEW RECORD: Erling Haaland & Lamine Yamal both reach €220M valuationsKylian Mbappé's return to €200M (plus our controversial debate on his status as world's best)Michael Olissey at €170M — highest defensive midfielder on the planetPau Cubarsi becomes most valuable defender ever (€100M at age 19)Morgan Rogers: Chelsea's record signing & most expensive PL midfielderJulián Álvarez: €120M (caught between Real Madrid & Barcelona)Barcola: €90M increase (Liverpool & Arsenal circling)Ismaël Saibari: Bayern Munich's bargain (€50M upgrade)Young sensation Gilberto Mora: Mexico's €15M marvelTransfer fees vs. market values: Why Gonzalo Ramos to AC Milan raises eyebrowsWhy midfielders dominate this window (Anthony Gordon, Saibari, Rogers all major moves)Key Talking Points:Does Mbappé deserve to be valued lower than Haaland & Yamal? (Spoiler: We debate it)Why Lamine Yamal at 19 is historically unprecedentedThe "English tax" explained: Why Rogers & Anderson cost more than their market valueHow World Cup performances confirm rather than discover valueWhich young talents are breaking records and whyChapters00:00 Introduction and World Cup overview06:41 Transfermarkt's player of the World Cup17:16 The biggest market value winners from the World Cup=

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