Lautaro Martínez Leads Serie A Stars at 2026 World Cup

Lautaro Martínez is the highest-valued Serie A star at the 2026 World Cup, valued at €85m.

What happened at the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, and Italian football fans will be watching from home. But they can still enjoy Serie A stars in the competition, with Lautaro Martínez leading the way. He won the World Cup with Argentina four years ago and is now a fresh Serie A title winner with Inter.

Why it matters for Lautaro Martínez

Lautaro Martínez is joined in the Argentina team by 21-year-old Nico Paz, valued at €80m. Paz spent the last two seasons at Como, but seems destined to return to Real Madrid in the summer. The third-ranked player is Juventus and Turkish star Kenan Yildiz, also 21, who is valued at €75m by Transfermarkt.

What comes next for Serie A stars?

According to The Athletic, Arsenal recently enquired about Yildiz’s availability, but the Bianconeri are unwilling to listen to offers for the Turkish star. Milan star Rafael Leao, a Portuguese winger, ranks fourth, with a value of €50m. Lautaro Martínez's value is a testament to his impressive form, having been the league’s leading scorer in 2025-26. And with the World Cup just around the corner, all eyes will be on him and his teammates. The top 10 most valuable players from Italy’s top flight who will be at the World Cup this summer are: Lautaro Martínez (Inter) €85m, Nico Paz (Como) €80m, Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) €75m, Rafael Leao (Milan) €50m, Manu Koné (Roma) €50m, Marcus Thuram (Inter) €50m, Donyell Malen (Roma) €45m, Ederson (Atalanta) €45m, Christian Pulisic (Milan) €40m, Scott McTominay (Napoli) €40m. So the stage is set for an exciting tournament, with some of the world’s best players on show. But for now, Lautaro Martínez is the one to watch, with his impressive value and talent making him a key player for Argentina.