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Top development clubs worldwide
New season ranks teams from 50 top division leagues around the world according to the percentage of domestic league minutes in 2026.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FIFA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP 2027: KICK-OFF ON 1 SEPTEMBER
Applications for the FIFA research scholarship 2027 are now open.
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Top-valued teams: three main favourites
Based on the estimated transfer values* of the selected players, three national teams look like the main favourites to win the 2026 World Cup.
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Most expensive players: Yamal in a league of his own
100 players in the world with the highest estimated transfer value, as calculated from the CIES Football Observatory’s statistical model.
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Most popular clubs on social media
Clubs worldwide according to their number of followers on the main social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X).
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Best XIs of the season: 34 leagues
The 547th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the Team of the Season (4-2-1-3) for 34 leagues reaching their conclusion.
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Player exports: Brazil ahead of France
50 nations worldwide with the highest number of expatriates* currently playing in 135 professional leagues across the globe.
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Two-thirds of coaches in the job for less than a year
65.2% of teams across 55 leagues worldwide have changed their head coach at least once over the past year.
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Highest-rated young goalkeepers
100 goalkeepers who did not yet turn 23 with the highest estimated transfer value calculated using the CIES Football Observatory statistical model.
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Most powerful football agencies: global ranking
The ranking is based on the aggregate transfer value of the players represented by the companies or for whom hold transfer negotiation.
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