Can you still sell 22 million at the age of 33? Football &quot "Age Trading" &quot" Some people continue to write legends, while others cannot escape the bubble!

In the transfer market in the summer window of 2025, a name has sparked heated discussions in the global football world: 33-year-old South Korean striker Son Heung-min transferred from Tottenham to Los Angeles FC for 22 million euros, becoming the record holder of the highest transfer fee for Asian players at the age of 33. The latest data from the German transfer market (Transfermarkt) shows that among the top 10 transfer fees for players aged 33 and above, Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Son Heung-min are the top three, but behind this list, there is not only the club's accurate judgment of the value of veterans, but also the undercurrent of competitive risks and business games.

The "older the more evil it becomes" behind the sky-high transaction

That year, Juventus paid 100 million euros for Ronaldo, and this transaction caused huge controversy. But the facts prove that Juventus' choice is full of wisdom - during his time in Turin, Ronaldo not only brought the team a Serie A championship, but also made Juventus' business income nearly four times in three years. When returning to Manchester United, although Ronaldo's transfer fee was revealed to be only 120 million euros, the off-site economic value he created during Juventus had long exceeded the transfer fee itself.

followed closely by Bayern legend Lewandowski. The Polish scorer was 33 years old when he joined Barcelona for 45 million euros in 2022. Although he contributed 33 goals in his first season at Barcelona, he is now 36 years old and his status in the team is still of great importance. He remains the team's well-deserved core leader in the forward line and has shown irreplaceable value in multiple dimensions.

Sun Heung-min phenomenon: The 33-year-old miracle of Asian players

The most eye-catching deal in the summer window of 2025 was that the 33-year-old Son Heung-min joined Los Angeles FC for 22 million euros. During the ten years of playing in the Premier League, this Tottenham legend contributed 173 goals and 101 assists to the team and led the team to win the UEFA Cup championship. His transfer not only continued his career, but also pushed the influence of the FC to a new level - the social media attention of Los Angeles FC soared within a week after he joined the franchise.

"Sun Heung-min's value has long surpassed the stadium. " Sports Weekly analyzed, "His appeal in the Asian market is enough to give any club an advantage in commercial competition. "

Saudi capital rewriting rules: 33 years old become the "golden line"

The transfer market in 2025 has seen a strange watershed: the transaction volume of players over 33 years old soared 210% year-on-year, of which 73% flowed to the Saudi League.

Prophecy of the next decade: Three endings for a 33-year-old player

Superstars (such as Ronaldo): have an independent business empire, and the transfer fee is just a "pocket money" of their careers.

Business Mascot (such as Henderson): 70% of the annual salary comes from brand endorsement, and the performance of the stadium is irrelevant.

Cannon fodder (such as Hazard): After transferring to Real Madrid for 120 million euros, he suffered frequent serious injuries and eventually became a laughing stock on social media.

33 years old is not the end, but the ticket to the capital game - some people exchange experience for wealth, while others use their bodies to repay debts.

Every corner of the green world is hidden in stories - the power game in the locker room of the wealthy, the Jedi counterattack of grassroots teams, and the secret world of retired players. I am Brother Hua. From the perspective of 15-year-old fans, I can see through the bloodiness and warmth inside and outside the green field.