ARSENAL-SMITH-WOMEN-MEN-SIGNING DEALS — Chart. Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool. The following digital embed compares the value of the top 5 men’s and women’s professional soccer signing deals. This chart is current as of July 17, 2025 and will not update. Source: Transfermarkt, Olympics.com

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