Osimhen Tops List of Valuable Players Missing 2026 World Cup
Victor Osimhen, a forward for the Super Eagles, is recognized as the most valuable player absent from the 2026 World Cup, with a peak market value of €120 million according to Transfermarkt. Nigeria failed to qualify after losing to DR Congo in the CAF playoff, marking Osimhen's second consecutive absence from the World Cup.
Other notable absentees include Hungary's Dominik Szoboszlai, valued at €100 million, and Slovenia's Jan Oblak, also valued at €100 million. The tournament, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams for the first time.
Osimhen's absence is particularly significant given his contributions to Nigeria's World Cup qualification efforts, which have been hampered by missed opportunities. The article also mentions other players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who will miss the tournament, emphasizing the competitive nature of World Cup qualifications.
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