The World’s 21 Most Valuable Central Midfielders: Chelsea & Arsenal With Multiple Entries

Which midfield stars have the highest market value?

Central midfield is the most important position in a team, linking attack and defence and requiring amazing fitness to play. It’s no surprise then that centre-mids move for so much money.

Here is a list of the world’s most valuable central midfielders, according to Transfermrkt, a website which estimates a players value, taking into account their age, ability and potential.

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21=) Aaron Ramsey – £21.1m

21=) Marco Verratti – £21.1m

19) Blaise Matuidi – £21.5m

18) Claudio Marchisio- £22m

17) Miralem Pjanic £23.7m

16) Ander Herrera £23.76m

15) Ramires £24.6m

14=) Yaya Toure – £26.4m

14=) Ivan Rakitic – £26.4m

14=) Joao Moutinho £26.4m

14=) Thiago Alcantara – £26.4m

14=) Jack Wilshere- £26.4m

9) Fernandinho £28.16m

8=) Bastian Schweinsteiger- £30.8m

8=) Axel Witsel – £30.8m

6) Cesc Fabregas – £35.2m

5=) Andres Iniesta – £39.6m

5=) Toni Kroos – £39.6m

5=) Arturo Vidal – £39.6m

2) Paul Pogba – £39.6m

1) Luka Modric – £48.41m