The market appears to be correcting itself when it comes to U.S. men’s players abroad.
There was a time when Americans were seen as a bargain for European clubs, especially for those who signed them straight from MLS. But time, combined with increasing success in big European leagues, has seen American players draw major transfer fees in recent seasons.
Of the 10 most expensive transfers of American players ever, nine have come since 2019. Keep an eye on this list, then, because new names will likely continue being added.
All figures below come from Transfermarkt.