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Ranked: Tottenham's top five most expensive players ever

Edward Bazeley began writing across Breaking Media's club sites in March 2025, and moved across to Football Insider by May 2025. Ed has a Gold Standard NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, which he achieved while studying MA Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University. He was previously a freelance writer for Football League World.

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15 Aug 2025, 10:25 am

Tottenham have enjoyed a somewhat illustrious history in English football, winning two top-flight trophies and eight FA Cups.

However, the North Londoners put an end to a 17-year trophy drought when they defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final in May 2025.

Meanwhile, Spurs have enjoyed their fair share of talented players over the years, including Gareth Bale, who went on to star for Real Madrid.

Tottenham icon Son Heung-Min left the North London club in the summer of 2025, but who are the Lilywhites' five most expensive players ever?

5 - Brennan Johnson (£45million)

Johnson helped Tottenham to Europa League glory (Credit Imago)

Wales international Brennan Johnson etched himself into Spurs history when he scored the winning goal in their Europa League final victory over Man United.

The winger enjoyed a successful 2024/25 season, notching 18 goals and four assists across all competitions.

As reported by BBC Sport, Johnson joined Tottenham for a fee of £45million in September 2023.

4 - Mohammed Kudus (£55million)

Kudus joined Spurs from West Ham (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)

Mohammed Kudus became Tottenham's fourth most expensive player ever when he joined from London rivals West Ham in 2025.

The winger made his competitive debut for Spurs when they were beaten by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final.

As reported by BBC Sport in July 2025, he joined for £55m.

3 - Richarlison (£60million)

Tottenham forward Richarlison in white and black shirt running

Richarlison joined Spurs from Everton in 2022 (Credit: Imago)

After excelling in the Premier League for Everton, Richarlison has suffered injury problems throughout his Tottenham career.

The Brazil international moved to North London from Merseyside for £60m, as reported by Sky Sports in July 2022.

2- Tanguy Ndombele (£63million)

Ndombele endured several loan spells away from Tottenham (Credit: Getty)

Tanguy Ndombele left Tottenham to join Nice, and made 25 appearances for the French club in the 2024/25 season.

The France international made over 90 appearances for Spurs between 2019 and 2022 before enduring loan spells away from Tottenham with Lyon, Napoli, and Galatasaray.

According to Sky Sports in 2019, the North London outfit signed Ndombele for a then club-record fee of £63m.