Honours Since 2016:Premier League 2017/18, 2018/19; FA Cup 2018/19; League Cup 2015/16; 2017/18; 2018/19; 2019/20; UEFA Team of the Year 2017, 2019; PFA Team of the Year 2017/18; FIFA World Cup Dream Team 2018; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2018; FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2016.Contract Until: 2023Age: 28Concerns: Did 2018/19 show that his body's more fragile that he'd like?Ceiling:Ballon d'Or winner. Although Forbes estimates that Messis salary is down some $22 million from his final year with Barcelonato $75 million this season at PSGa major boost in endorsements helps him equal the record 12-month total for a soccer player he posted last year, when he finished No. To nobody's surprise, Haaland tops the list of the most valuable players aged 21 or under. Kevin De Bruyne. He has recently added deals with Coinbase, NBA Top Shot and Weedmaps, but with media company Boardroom and investment firm Thirty Five Ventures, his business empire goes far beyond endorsements. MLB Awards 2021: Who Will Win Best Player / MVP? Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund, 118.8m. Only Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski can make an argument against that statement. Here, we look at the 10 most valuable footballer players in the world, as per Transfermarkt. 18 months until he gets suspended for being a cyborg.Ceiling:Best player in the world. Arguably for the first time since joining the club, Neymar looks settled and happy at Paris Saint-Germain. Frenkie de Jong was one of the best players in the world during his time with Ajax. Despite Paris Saint-Germain's failure to win the league last season, Mbappe was excellent. Forbes on-field earnings figures include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned between May 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022. #CFC #MCFCInter consider Lukaku as one of the untouchable and key players this summer. 4. The striker has made 69 appearances in all competitions for the Germans since his arrival, scoring 70 goals and providing 19 assists. Last season, he made 32 Serie A starts, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists as Antonio Conte's men won the league title. 6. Honours Since 2016:Champions League 2018/19; Club World Cup 2019; Copa America 2019; Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season 2018/19; Premier League Golden Glove 2018/19; Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year 2017/18; Copa America Golden Glove 2019; Yashin Trophy 2019; FIFPro World XI 2019.Contract Until: 2024Age: 27Concerns: Still a little erratic, and shot-stopping ability is a little questionable.Ceiling:World's best goalkeeper. Honours Since 2016:Champions League 2018/19; Club World Cup 2019; CAF Team of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; African Footballer of the Year 2017, 2018; PFA Players' Player of the Year 2017/18; Premier League Golden Boot 2017/18, 2018/19; Champions League Squad of the Season 2017/18; FIFA Puskas Award 2018; FIFPro World XI Second Team 2018.Contract Until: 2023Age: 27Concerns: Is he getting a little less efficient now people really know his deal?Ceiling:Golden Boot winner. Manchester United were heavily interested in Sancho last summer, but failed to sign him. At Inter Milan, Lukaku changed that perception, leading the club to the 2020-21 Serie A title with some world-class performances. Sancho's performances for the Bundesliga giants earned him a 76.5 million move to Manchester United this summer. Honours Since 2016:Serie A 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19; Coppa Italia 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Serie A Team of the Year 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2017.Contract Until: 2022Age: 26Concerns: Needs to show he can be the man on a top team.Ceiling:Top 10 Ballon d'Or. Your login session has expired. Much of Ronaldos earning power comes from his massive social media presence: He has 690 million followers across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, giving him leverage to demand sky-high rates from sponsors such as Nike, Herbalife and Clear shampoo. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Chased by Manchester United for two years, one has to assume that the club had an idea of what Sancho's strengths were. The 26-year old's style of play was highly effective last season, but he failed to replicate his club form for Portugal at Euro 2020. Show publisher information Eyebrows were raised when Manchester City splurged 68.4 million to acquire him from Wolfsburg in 2015. He has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for the last year or so, but any club willing to sign him will have to dig deep into their coffers for a player who is currently valued at 120 million. #RomaInter pic.twitter.com/vP0sC2f7uG. Neymar is one of the very best footballers in the world. Most valuable players | Transfermarkt Also Read: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Update on Manchester United's transfer plans, Barca's plan for Antoine Griezmann and more. There have been a few big-money moves so far, but the market has been dominated by clubs doing smart business and not taking any big risks. Tom Bradys retirement this off-season lasted less than six weeks, which was welcome news for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he turned in a spectacular 2021 season at age 43. Honours Since 2016:Ligue 1 2019/20; Capocannoniere 2014/15, 2017/18; Serie A Footballer of the Year 2018.Contract Until: 2022Age: 27Concerns: Wanda Nara. The 27-year-old was signed by Arsenal at the beginning of the season who triggered his release clause of 50 million at Atletico Madrid. Honours Since 2016:Premier League Golden Boot 2015/16, 2016/17; PFA Team of the Year 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; World Cup Golden Boot 2018; World Cup Dream Team 2018; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2018.Contract Until: 2024Age: 26Concerns: Ankles. Even the biggest clubs in the world are wary of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their finances. Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites. Is it for real?Ceiling:Luis Suarez. Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all said to be targeting his acquisition in the summer of 2022. Sancho is likely to start as a right-winger at Manchester United in the upcoming season. The France international is renowned for his pace, dribbling and finishing ability, and is a star for both club and country. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. The midfielder often attempts risky forward passes in order to penetrate the opposition defense. One of the best young players in world football, the 21-year old was incredibe at Borussia Dortmund after joining the club in 2017 from Manchester City. He has been part of the national side since 2017 and in 10 appearance for Nigeria, he has found the back of the net five times. Most Valuable Football Players in the world, based on our transfer fee prediction. Lucas Torreira also moved in the opposite direction on loan for the season. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) - 152 million. Off the field, the top ten athletes hauled in an estimated $500 million from endorsements, appearances, memorabilia and licensing fees, as well as the cash returns from businesses they operate and equity stakes they sold. Honours Since 2016: Premier League 2017/18, 2018/19; FA Cup 2018/19; League Cup 2017/18; 2018/19, 2019/20; PFA Young Player of the Year 2017/18.Contract Until: 2021Age: 23Concerns: Attitude.Ceiling: Second best player on a Champions League winning team. Off-field earnings figures are an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and licensing income for the 12 months leading to May 1, 2022, plus cash returns from any businesses operated by the athlete, based on conversations with industry insiders. This is the blue book for world football. LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs this season, but hes never been so dominant off the court. Honours Since 2016:La Liga 2015/16; Copa del Rey 2015/16, 2016/17; Ligue 1 2017/18, 2018/19; Coupe de France 2017/18; Olympic Gold Medal 2016; Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2017/18; Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2017/18, 2018/19; FIFPro World XI 2017; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2016, 2018.Contract Until: 2022Age: 28Concerns: Hasn't spent a full season fit since he left Barcelona.Ceiling:Ballon d'Or winner. The Egypt international made 34 starts in the Premier League last season, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists as Liverpool finished third. De Jong was at the hub of much of the Netherlands' attacking play at the tournament. Captain Harry Kane speaks out.An England squad to be proud of pic.twitter.com/ibB2NQddPG. Hes certainly learning some new tricks off the field. Chelsea are reportedly leading the line to sign one of the best young strikers in the world. Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionals, Compiled by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford, Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle, Crab cakes, beef and banana splits: Biden's South Korea state dinner menu unveiled, Factbox: Facts about actor-activist Harry Belafonte, Rare outing for six Shakespeares First Folio copies in London, Super-sized screens, rumble seats draw moviegoers back to blockbusters. Guess what! 8. So far, De Jong has made 106 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, scoring nine goals and providing 14 assists. Here, we look at the 10 most valuable players in the world as of November 2021. The 50 Most Valuable Footballers in the World - 90min Most valuable soccer players worldwide as of January 2023, by estimated market value (in million euros) [Graph]. Honours Since 2016:N/A.Contract Until: 2023Age: 22Concerns: He's had an amazing half-seasonbut it's half a season. Kane was extremely interested in a move to Manchester City this summer and one can only wonder how much the failed transfer has affected his performances. Those rumors have now gathered more momentum after talks about a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain have stalled. Your login session has expired. The 26-year old is a skilled technician of the game and can make mayhem with his creativity and dribbling ability. There's some guesswork involved, because players (outside of Spain, and not even really then) don't have big bolded price tags slapped on their heads. Currys new FTX endorsement deal also came with an equity stake, and he dived deeper into blockchain in December, releasing a collection of NFTs that featured his sneakers and were tied to three metaverse platforms. The Manchester City winger has one of the best first touches in the Premier League and despite limited appearances for Pep Guardiola's men he has found the back of the net and his teammates consistently. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant brings in roughly $28 million annually from Nike, a sneaker deal surpassed only by LeBron James ($32 million) among active players. Mason Greenwood of Manchester United, 111.6m. Together with SciSports, FT aims to use advanced football data, current and future skill level as well as contract length and other details to create our unique internal calculation. Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior is the world's most valuable player, according to CIES, worth 138.7m ($188m). Honours Since 2016:La Liga 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19; Copa del Rey 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Ballon d'Or 2019; European Golden Shoe 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19; La Liga Best Player 2017/18, 2018/19; Pichichi 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19; FIFPro World XI 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.Contract Until: 2021Age: 32Concerns: He is, theoretically, getting old. Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked, with City reportedly having an offer rejected by Spurs. Honours Since 2016:Premier League 2017/18, 2018/19; FA Cup 2018/19; League Cup 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20; PFA Team of the Year 2018/19.Contract Until: 2025Age: 25Concerns: Might lack the skill set to truly dominate the world's best.Ceiling:Best defender on a league-winning team. Beyond the ring, Alvarez has a lucrative partnership with Hennessy and owns a taco restaurant in his native Mexico, with plans to expand to California. The consultancy firm KPMG have published a list containing the top 20 most expensive players in the world. Hell make roughly $48 million on the court next season, rising to just under $60 million in 2025-26. With $130 million in pre-tax gross earnings over the last 12 months, Messi claims the top spot in Forbes annual ranking of the worlds highest-paid athletes, leading the list for the second time (the other was in 2019). According to Transfermarkt, Sancho has the second-highest market value behind Dortmund teammate Haaland on 100m. The most valuable Liverpool player is new signing Luis Diaz, who is eighth on the list with a value of around $117 million. Manchester United increased from $1.2 billion to $1.8 billion still remaining at top. Spoiler: he isn't. This is a list ranked by how much it would cost to buy these. However, in the past, he has often been criticized for lacking technical qualities, and for predominantly scoring against the weaker sides in the league. Neymar played a pivotal role as PSG reached the final of the Champions League in 2020. It can now be said with assurance that he was well worth the money. Honours Since 2016: World Cup 2018; Premier League 2015/16, 2016/17; FA Cup 2017/18; Europa League 2018/19; PFA Team of the Year 2015/16, 2016/17; Premier League Player of the Season 2016/17; FIFPro World XI 2018; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2017; FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2016.Contract Until: 2023Age: 28Concerns: Positionally limited.Ceiling: Claude Makelele on PEDs. In, CIES Football Observatory. Grealish is one of the best talents in the Premier League. The striker is being coveted by some of the biggest clubs in football. Honours Since 2016:DFB-Pokal 2016/17; La Liga 2017/18, 2018/19; Copa del 2017/18; World Cup 2018; Bundesliga Team of the Season 2016/17.Contract Until: 2022Age: 22Concerns: May never be able to play a 38-game season without injuries.Ceiling:Dries Mertens. Cristiano Ronaldo, who once held the transfer fee record when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009, completes the top three. At 28, he is at his peak, physically and it is time he moves on for a bigger team to fulfil his true potential. Honours Since 2016:Champions League 2018/19; Club World Cup 2019; PFA Players' Player of the Year 2018/19; Premier League Player of the Season 2018/19; UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2018/19; UEFA Team of the Year 2018, 2019; FIFPro World XI 2019.Contract Until: 2023Age: 28Concerns: Hewenope. As a consequence, his transfer value has remained constant since October and he is valued at 50 million currently. His consistent performances earned him a transfer to Chelsea in February 2020, with the player joining the London-based outfit earlier this season. Romelu Lukaku will become the most expensive footballer in history based on accumulated transfer fees when the Belgian striker completes a 115 million ($135m) return to Chelsea. Forbes does not include investment income such as interest payments or dividends but does account for payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold. One of Premier League's most underrated players, Wilfred Ndidi has been a key cog in the Leicester City wheel, as they qualified for Europa League last term. Honours Since 2016: La Liga 2016/17; Champions League 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Club World Cup 2017; Serie A 2018/19; Euro 2016; UEFA Nations League 2018/19; Ballon d'Or 2016, 2017; FIFPro World XI 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; La Liga Team of the Season 2015/16, 2016/17; Euro 2016 Silver Boot; World Cup 2018 Dream Team; Serie A Footballer of the Year 2018/19.Contract Until: 2022Age: 35Concerns: He's 35 years old. In March, Messi signed a deal worth $20 million annually with Socios, a fan engagement app built on blockchain technology. (McGregor fell out of the top ten but appears at No. Statista. Lower down the top ten, the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady have partnered with crypto exchange FTX while James and the Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant have aligned themselves with competitors Crypto.com and Coinbase, respectively. Algeria are the current African Champions, having won the Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt in 2019. Honours Since 2016:Champions League 2018/19; Club World Cup 2019; PFA Team of the Year 2018/19; UEFA Team of the Year 2019.Contract Until: 2024Age: 21Concerns: Defending. Very honoured and proud to receive this award twice in a row! Kane has been vocal about wanting to win trophies and the 28-year old should surely view Conte's appointment as a step in the right direction. Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header. "Most Valuable Soccer Players Worldwide as of January 2023, by Estimated Market Value (in Million Euros). The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. (January 4, 2023). Messis archrival, Cristiano Ronaldowho also switched teams in August, moving from Juventus to Manchester Unitedlands at No. In one regard, though, this season marked a return to familiar territory for the 34-year-old soccer superstar. 10 most valuable players in the Premier League right now - Sportskeeda Honours Since 2016: World Cup 2018; La Liga 2016/17, Champions League 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Club World Cup 2016, 2017, 2018; FIFPro World XI 2018, FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2017.Contract Until: 2022Age: 27Concerns: Has a habit of picking up small muscle injuries, which could shorten his peak span.Ceiling:2018 Raphael Varane. Defenders have seen their market values rise over the last decade. The 29-year old is a superstar of the game and will surely go down as a modern Liverpool great. Honours Since 2016: Ligue 1 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19; Coupe de France 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Coupe de la Ligue 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18; Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19; FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2017; FIFPro World XI 4th Team 2016.Contract Until: 2024Age: 26Concerns: Injuries he's played 30 league games once in seven seasons at PSG.Ceiling: 80% of Paul Scholes. Haaland has been a revelation at Borussia Dortmund. Forbes does not deduct for taxes or agents fees. As of June 2022, Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbapp claimed the highest estimated transfer value of big-5 league as well as players . Honours Since 2016:Bundesliga 2018/19; DFB-Pokal 2018/19.Contract Until: 2023Age: 24Concerns: Well, Tony Pulis didn't rate him.Ceiling:Top 10 Ballon d'Or. International football is back. 3. This years collective total is the third-highest ever, behind 2021s $1.05 billion and the $1.06 billion total of 2018, when McGregor skewed the result once again with his superfight against Floyd Mayweather. If it was that, Lionel Messi would be top. The 30-year old has won three Premier League titles with Manchester City and has also won the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice. His valuation has seen an increment from the 40 million paid by Inter to Real Madrid to 50 million at the moment. Players like Virgil Van Dijk have proven that addition of a strong central defender can go a long way in changing a club's fortunes. Right from their playing. Centre-Back. He is also the . (His loss to light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7, 2022, fell outside Forbes tracking window for this list.) But like, Dutch. The list is headed by Paris Saint-Germain . Overall, de Bruyne has made 276 appearances in all competitions for Manchester City, scoring 70 goals and providing 108 assists. Goalkeeper. Erling Braut Haaland is unlikely to stay at Borussia Dortmund for long and is expected to leave the club by next summer at the most. Grealish is yet to fully acclimatize to the high demands of Guardiola's style, but has already produced some good performances for his new club. Jadon Sancho will soon be officially revealed as a Manchester United player. Honours Since 2016:PFA Team of the Year 2016/17; FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2018.Contract Until: 2024Age: 26Concerns: Sigh it's the first touch, isn't it? Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich, 101.9m. He was a key figure in I Partenopei's title-winning run in the Coppa Italia last season. But while PSG flamed out in the Champions Leagues Round of 16, the club captured the French Ligue 1 title in Messis first season. It is hard not to feel sorry for Jadon Sancho right now. Neymar has done well for Paris Saint-Germain, although questions can be raised as to whether he has been worth the investment. Kylian Mbappe was not at his best at Euro 2020. Surprisingly, only captain Riyad Mahrez made it to this list. There are still many games left to play, as fans wonder who will be the player that gets the MVP Trophy. The 30-year old was also the PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2020/21 season, scoring six goals and providing 12 assists in his 23 Premier League starts. Injuries limited Roger Federer to six tournaments in 2020 and 2021 combined, and he has yet to return to the tennis court in 2022. His penalty miss in the Round of 16 shootout against Switzerland saw France get knocked out of the tournament. "Hate will never win. The Netherlands international was praised for his intelligence, technical prowess and his ability to dribble in tight spaces. Honours Since 2016:Club World Cup 2018.Contract Until: 2025Age: 19Concerns: Composure, finishing, decision-making. Also *points at Der Spiegel*.Ceiling:Peak Javier Hernandez, but big and strong. 6 - Before Achraf #Hakimi, the last Inter defender able to score 6 goals in a Serie A campaign was Maicon in 2009/10. Collectively, the worlds ten highest-paid athletes raked in $992 million over the last 12 months, according to Forbes estimates. This has given managers a good chance to sort out certain issues and get ready for the grueling schedule that comes with club football. Teenagers have flaws.Ceiling:Franck Ribery. [26] See also [ edit] Deloitte Football Money League The player has six goals and assists apiece across all competitions. Sardar Azmoun, who is among the most valuable Asian players in the world in 2021, has won 3 Russian Premier League titles, 1 Russian Football Cup, and 2 Russian Super Cup titles, all of which with Zenit St. Petersburg. January 4, 2023. The 20 most expensive players in the world - MARCA English It was surprising to see Kevin De Bruyne win the PFA Player's Player of the Year for the 2020-21 season, given the performances of Harry Kane, Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes . But then he broke his back.Ceiling: Premier League Golden Boot. Does he still want to be a midfielder?Ceiling:Dani Alves. The club had persistently been linked with him for some time before the move. Mbappe referred to his own experience of missing the decisive penalty vs. Switzerland, per @lauriewhitwell pic.twitter.com/YNmHTNB8w7. He is currently valued at 45 million, a sum that will only bound to go up. Ceiling:Best defender in the world. World's top 100 most valuable footballers in 2022 - in pictures Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. De Bruyne is a sensational footballer who has helped Manchester City become one of the best teams in Europe. Note: Cristiano Ronaldo's (36-years-old . CIES player values 2021: How do they work and who's the most valuable? At the peak of his powers, Sadio Man was valued at 150m. Mbappe is extremely keen to move to Los Blancos and the move is likely to materialize soon. Honours Since 2016:Europa League 2017/18; World Cup 2018; Ballon d'Or 3rd Place 2016; La Liga Best Player 2016; Europa League Player of the Season 2017/18; Euro 2016 Player of the Tournament; World Cup Bronze Ball 2018; World Cup Silver Boot 2018; FIFPro World XI 2nd Team 2016; FIFPro World XI 3rd Team 2018.Contract Until: 2024Age: 29Concerns: Did he miss his peak by staying too long at Atleti and then moving to the wrong team?Ceiling:Ballon d'Or winner. Consequently, they will think twice before splurging extravagant amounts of money on a star name. Honours Since 2016:Premier League 2016/17; FA Cup 2017/18; Europa League 2018/19; FIFPro World XI 2018, 2019; World Cup Silver Ball 2018; Europa League Player of the Season 2018/19.Contract Until: 2024Age: 29Concerns: Buy him now and you'll watch his resale value plummet every day he ages. As well as Manchester City, Barcelona also have three players in the top .