The Bundesliga is the highest level of professional football in Germany and is one of the biggest leagues in European football, which has seen several African players make their mark with impressive performances over the years.
More African players have continued to establish themselves in Germany, with their performances on the pitch also influencing their market values.
Here are the five most valuable African footballers in the Bundesliga according to Transfermarkt.
Ismael Saibari (€55 million)
Moroccan forward Ismael Saibari is valued at €55 million and is the most valuable African footballer plying his trade in the Bundesliga.
The 25-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise and was very impressive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, where he scored three times for the African champions.
He also earned a transfer to Bayern Munich in the summer in a deal worth between €50 — €55 million and has already enjoyed a bright start to his career at the Bundesliga champions, scoring two goals and providing two assists in six league games this season.
Ibrahim Maza (€50 million)
Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza closely follows Saibari at a market value of €50 million, which also makes him the most valuable Algerian footballer in the world.
The 20-year-old rose came through the Hertha Berlin youth team, before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2025.
This season, he has scored three goals and provided three assists across all competitions with four goal contributions in the Bundesliga as well.
Christian Kofane (€40 million)
Cameroonian youngster Christian Kofane is ranked third on this list and is valued at €40 million and is also the third most valuable footballer from Cameroon after Bryan Mbeumo, who is valued at €75 million and Carlos Baleba, who is valued at €65 million.
Kofane has enjoyed a remarkable rise since moving to Bayer Leverkusen last summer and he has been heavily linked with an exit, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid showing interest in his signature.
The 20-year-old has scored three goals across all competitions this season, including two in four Bundesliga games.
Bilal El Khannouss (€35 million)
Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss ranks fourth on this list with a market value of €35 million, which also ranks him as the fifth most valuable Moroccan footballer in the world, behind Ayyoub Bouaddi, Achraf Hakimi, Saibari and Abde Ezzalzouli.
The 22-year-old joined Stuttgart on an initial loan deal in 2025 and the move was made permanent after a very impressive spell.
The former Leicester City midfielder has played every game of the season so far for Stuttgart, including scoring once in six Bundesliga outings.
Edmond Tapsoba (€35 million)
Bayer Leverkusen and Burkinabe defender Edmond Tapsoba rounds off this list as he is valued at €35 million and is the fifth most valuable African footballer in the German Bundesliga.
The experienced centre-back has developed into one of Africa’s and the Bundesliga’s best defenders since arriving at the BayArena from Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes in 2020.
The 27-year-old has since won three trophies with Die Werkself, including a historic unbeaten Bundesliga triumph during the 2023-24 season.
