Mozambican football continues to grow in prominence on the international stage, and the market value of its players reflects this rise. According to the latest update from Transfermarkt, Geny Catamo, Reinildo Mandava, and Bruno Langa occupy the top three spots among Mozambique's most valuable players.
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Geny Catamo, 22, tops the list with an impressive market value of โฌ15 million. Currently playing for Sporting CP in Portugal, the young winger has demonstrated extraordinary talent for both his club and national team. With impressive speed and refined technical skills, Catamo has become one of the brightest prospects in Mozambican football, being closely followed by major European clubs.
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In second place is Reinildo Mandava, valued at โฌ9 million. The left-back, who plays for Atlรฉtico de Madrid, is recognized for his defensive ability and speed in transitions. Mandava, who won the Spanish championship title in 2021/2022, is a key player in the "Colchoneros" squad and one of the most respected Mozambican players in Europe.
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Bruno Langa, with โฌ1.5 million, ranks third in the rankings. The left-back, who plays for Chaves in Portugal, has shown consistent improvement, standing out for his defensive solidity and attacking contributions. Langa is considered a pillar of the Mozambique national team and has a promising future in European football.
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In addition to the top trio, other Mozambican players have also shown great value on the market. Witi Quembo, who plays for Nacional, is valued at โฌ850,000, and Edmilson Dove, of Kaizer Chiefs, follows at โฌ700,000. Both are essential for their clubs and have been regulars for the national team.
Ricardo Guima, a player for Vilafranquense, with โฌ550,000, Alfons Amade, with โฌ300,000, and David Malembana, a Mozambican international recently transferred to Al-Kharaitiyat of Qatar, with โฌ250,000, complete the list. Rounding out the top 10 are Clรฉsio Bauque and Manuel Kambala, both valued at โฌ200,000.
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This ranking demonstrates the growing recognition of Mozambican football, which has produced high-level players competing in some of the world's most prestigious leagues. The appreciation of Mozambican athletes in the international market reflects not only their individual talent but also the importance of developing infrastructure and investing in youth football in the country.
The rise of players like Geny Catamo and Reinildo Mandava to European football sets a precedent for other Mozambican talents to follow suit, solidifying Mozambique as a hotbed of promising talent on the world football scene.
