The star whose market value dropped from $160m to $5m at Real Madrid
While Real Madrid is the club were many players get to bring the best out of themselves, not everyone succeeds at the Spanish giants. In fact, a world-renowned star saw his market value plummet during his time at the club.
Real Madrid are without any doubt one of, if not the most emblematic club in world soccer. Apart from being the most successful team in Spain, Los Blancos boast more UEFA Champions League trophies than any other club.
Therefore, playing for the Merengues is the ultimate dream for many players. However, not everyone who makes it to the Santiago Bernabeu leaves their mark in this historic club.
Just like many make a name for themselves in the Spanish capital, others fail to impress with this uniform. In fact, a player saw his market value drop by $155 million during his time in Madrid.
Eden Hazard’s worth plummets $155m in four years
Eden Hazard‘s market value went downhill in his four-year tenure at Real Madrid. According to Transfermarkt, the Belgian star was worth $160 million when he joined Los Blancos from Chelsea in the summer of 2019, whereas his current value is $5m.
The latest update was made in June 2023, when the 32-year-old was still in Madrid. Hazard is currently a free agent, and it’s still uncertain what his next club will be.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
