James Eto'o

In March 2026, reports cited a market value for the player of €1.5 million. In January 2026, it was reported that his club, CSKA Sofia, was prepared to offer a new contract including a proposed buyout clause of approximately €3 million. His market value was also reported at €1.5 million in August and July of 2025. The player completed a transfer from Botev Plovdiv to CSKA Sofia in September 2024 for a fee of €1 million.

Our valuation for James Eto'o is driven by his consistent reported market value of €1.5 million and his recent transfer fee of €1 million in September 2024. Interest from multiple clubs like Ludogorets and Crvena zvezda suggests a value above his last fee, but the significant uncertainty surrounding his contract, which may allow him to leave for free in summer 2026 without mutual agreement on an extension, prevents a higher valuation. The proposed €3 million buyout clause is seen as an aspirational figure for a future contract.