A research done by Ghanaweb reveals the estimated market value of some of the Ghanaians players in Europe. Despite Stephen Appiah’s successful stint at Juventus, Michael Essien remains the most expensive Ghanaian soccer player in Europe, with an estimated market value of €12 million. This all could change if Juventus wins the Italian league or makes it to the finals of the European champions league.
We present below the market value of Ghanaians players in Europe. The transfer window opened on 1 January and European clubs have until the end of the month to make any new signings.
| Name | Club | Market value (million €) |
| Micka?l Essien | Olympique Lyonnais | 12 |
| Stephen Appiah | Juventus Turin | 10 |
| Samuel Osei Kuffour | FC Bayern M?nchen | 8.5 |
| Otto Addo | Borussia Dortmund | 3 |
| Matthew Amoah | Vitesse Arnheim | 3 |
| Alex Nyarko | Everton | 3 |
| John Mensah | Chievo | 2.5 |
| Augustine Ahinful | Trabzonspor | 2.5 |
| Charles Amoah | SV Salzburg | 2.2 |
| Abubakari Yakubu | Ajax | 1.5 |
| Samuel Johnson | Gaziantepspor | 1.5 |
| Charles Akonnor | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 |
Under 1 Million
Hans Sarpei (VfL Wolfsburg) 900,000 Christian Gyan (Feyenoord Rotterdam) 850,000
George Blay (AA La Louviere) 750,000
Isaac Boakye (Arminia Bielefeld) 750,000
Kofi Amponsah (AEK Athen) 500,000
Eric Addo (Roda JC Kerkrade) 500,000
Alex Tachie-Mensah (FC St. Gallen) 300,000
Anthony Obodai (Ajax) 100,000
Most Expensive Ghanaian Transfers
| Player's Name | Pos. | From Club | To Club | Fee | Year |
| Alex Nyarko | CM | Lens (Fra) | Everton (Eng) | ?4.5m | 2000 |
| Eric Addo | DF | Club Brugge (Bel) | PSV (Ned) | ?3.75m | 1999 |
| Mickael Essien | DM | Bastia (Fra) | Lyon (Fra) | ?3.46m | 2003 |
| Stephen Appiah | CM | Parma (Ita) | Juventus (Ita) | ?1.39m | 2003 |
