Top Free Agents After April Market Value Update

Coutinho, Alli, and other stars without clubs lead the list of most valuable free agents

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:09am

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The latest Transfermarkt market value update has revealed the most valuable free agents in world football, with seasoned internationals and younger prospects available on a free transfer. Leading the list is Uruguayan Felipe Carballo, followed by Moroccan Amine Bassi and former Liverpool and Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho. The top 10 also includes names like Dele Alli, Ryan Kent, and José Martínez.

Why it matters

Even in a market dominated by big-money transfers, the pool of free agents can still offer valuable talent for teams looking to bolster their squads without breaking the bank. This list highlights some of the most intriguing options currently available on a free transfer.

The details

The most valuable free agent is Uruguayan midfielder Felipe Carballo, who left Brazilian club Grêmio in January and has a market value of €3.5 million. Second is Moroccan midfielder Amine Bassi, who departed MLS side Houston Dynamo in January and is worth €2.5 million. Third is former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho, a 33-year-old Brazilian who left Vasco da Gama in February and has a market value of €2.5 million.

  • Carballo left Grêmio in January 2026.
  • Bassi left Houston Dynamo in January 2026.
  • Coutinho left Vasco da Gama in February 2026.

The players

Felipe Carballo

A 29-year-old Uruguayan midfielder who left Brazilian club Grêmio in January 2026 and has a market value of €3.5 million.

Amine Bassi

A 28-year-old Moroccan midfielder who left MLS side Houston Dynamo in January 2026 and has a market value of €2.5 million.

Philippe Coutinho

A 33-year-old Brazilian playmaker who left Vasco da Gama in February 2026 and has a market value of €2.5 million. He previously played for Liverpool and Barcelona.

Dele Alli

A 27-year-old English midfielder who left Italian side Como almost a year ago and has a market value of €1 million. He once had a market value as high as €100 million when he was at Tottenham.

Ryan Kent

A 26-year-old English winger who left Seattle Sounders at the start of 2026 and has a market value of €1.8 million. He previously played for Rangers and Liverpool.

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What they’re saying

“Even in a market driven by big-money transfers and record-breaking fees, there's still a special intrigue in the players who cost nothing at all.”

— Ben Littlemore, Author

The takeaway

This list of the most valuable free agents highlights the continued importance of the free transfer market, even in an era of record-breaking transfer fees. Teams looking to add quality to their squads without breaking the bank could find valuable talent among these seasoned internationals and promising young prospects.