Dayot Upamecano, born 27 October 1998 (age 27), is a France international central defender with Bayern Munich, where he wears the No 2 shirt. His current market value is around £42.5m, according to Transfermarkt, which tells its own story about the going rate for defenders with his profile.
His RB Leipzig spell gave him a substantial early platform. In 2017–18 he made 28 league appearances and scored three goals, still his most productive league season. The goals were a bonus; the more relevant point was that he had become a regular centre-half at a serious level early in his career.
At Bayern Munich, Upamecano has remained part of the first-team picture rather than drifting into the background. In 2026–27 he has made five appearances in all competitions, including four in the Bundesliga with one goal and one in the Champions League.
He has also stayed involved with France, appearing across World Cup matches, European qualifiers and the Nations League. That workload, added to Bayern duty, keeps him in the thick of the game at club and international level.
Upamecano’s senior career has moved from RB Leipzig into a continuing role at Bayern Munich, with France duties alongside it. In 2026–27, he remains an active first-team defender for club and country.
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