The Summer Transfer Window: An A-Z of Record-Breaking Deals
The summer transfer window is well underway and we have already seen some record-breaking deals. But it’s not just about the numbers; it’s time to revise the alphabet. We challenge you to take our A-Z of transfers quiz and name the world’s most expensive footballer for each letter of the alphabet. So, which player, whose surname begins with A, cost one club more than £81m last year? Let’s tackle our quiz and find out!
How to Play
To play the A-Z of transfers quiz, simply match each letter of the alphabet with the most expensive footballer whose surname begins with that letter. Score yourself out of 26 and see how you fare against your friends!
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A – Neymar
Neymar is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter A. The Brazilian forward cost Paris Saint-Germain an eye-watering £81m last year, making him the most expensive transfer in history.
B – Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter B. The Welshman cost Real Madrid a staggering £86m in 2013, making him the second most expensive transfer in history.
C – Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter C. The Portuguese superstar cost Real Madrid an incredible £80m in 2009, making him the third most expensive transfer in history.
D – Dembele
Dembele is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter D. The French forward cost Barcelona an astonishing £97m in 2017, making him the fourth most expensive transfer in history.
E – Ederson
Ederson is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter E. The Brazilian goalkeeper cost Manchester City an incredible £34.7m in 2017, making him the fifth most expensive transfer in history.
F – Fernandinho
Fernandinho is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter F. The Brazilian midfielder cost Manchester City an impressive £34m in 2013, making him the sixth most expensive transfer in history.
G – Gonzalo Higuain
Gonzalo Higuain is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter G. The Argentine forward cost Juventus an incredible £75.3m in 2016, making him the seventh most expensive transfer in history.
H – Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter H. The English defender cost Manchester United an eye-watering £80m in 2019, making him the eighth most expensive transfer in history.
I – Isco
Isco is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter I. The Spanish midfielder cost Real Madrid an astonishing £25m in 2013, making him the ninth most expensive transfer in history.
J – James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter J. The Colombian forward cost Real Madrid an incredible £63m in 2014, making him the tenth most expensive transfer in history.
K – Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter K. The Spanish goalkeeper cost Chelsea an eye-watering £71.6m in 2018, making him the eleventh most expensive transfer in history.
L – Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter L. The Uruguayan forward cost Barcelona an incredible £65m in 2014, making him the twelfth most expensive transfer in history.
M – Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter M. The Dutch defender cost Juventus an eye-watering £67.5m in 2019, making him the thirteenth most expensive transfer in history.
N – Neymar Jr
Neymar Jr is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter N. The Brazilian forward cost Paris Saint-Germain an astonishing £198m in 2017, making him the fourteenth most expensive transfer in history.
O – Oscar
Oscar is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter O. The Brazilian midfielder cost Shanghai SIPG an incredible £60m in 2016, making him the fifteenth most expensive transfer in history.
P – Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter P. The French midfielder cost Manchester United an eye-watering £89m in 2016, making him the sixteenth most expensive transfer in history.
Q – Quaresma
Quaresma is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter Q. The Portuguese winger cost Inter Milan an astonishing £18.6m in 2008, making him the seventeenth most expensive transfer in history.
R – Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter R. The Belgian forward cost Manchester United an incredible £75m in 2017, making him the eighteenth most expensive transfer in history.
S – Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter S. The Argentine forward cost Manchester City an eye-watering £38m in 2011, making him the nineteenth most expensive transfer in history.
T – Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter T. The Belgian goalkeeper cost Real Madrid an astonishing £35m in 2018, making him the twentieth most expensive transfer in history.
U – Umtiti
Umtiti is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter U. The French defender cost Barcelona an incredible £25m in 2016, making him the twenty-first most expensive transfer in history.
V – Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter V. The Dutch defender cost Liverpool an eye-watering £75m in 2018, making him the twenty-second most expensive transfer in history.
W – Wesley Sneijder Wesley Sneijder is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter W. The Dutch midfielder cost Inter Milan an astonishing £25m in 2009, making him the twenty-third most expensive transfer in history. X – Xabi Alonso Xabi Alonso is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter X. The Spanish midfielder cost Real Madrid an incredible £30m in 2009, making him the twenty-fourth most expensive transfer in history. Y – Yaya Toure Yaya Toure is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter Y. The Ivorian midfielder cost Manchester City an eye-watering £24m in 2010, making him the twenty-fifth most expensive transfer in history. Z – Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the world’s most expensive footballer whose surname begins with the letter Z. The Swedish striker cost Paris Saint-Germain an astonishing £15m in 2012, making him the twenty-sixth most expensive transfer in history. Share your Score With Your Friends! So there you have it – can you name all 26 of these record-breaking transfers? Share your score on social media and challenge your friends to beat it!