Top ten most valuable players in world football, Chelsea star ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo as Liverpool & Arsenal stars also rank

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Here are the ten most valuable players in world football as defined by Football Observatory, it’s likely the ordering of this list may anger or confuse you….

10.James Rodriguez (Real Madrid) €68m

Colombian has had a solid, if unspectacular, debut season at the Bernabeu.

9. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) €74m

New signing has become an instant fan favourite thanks to the Chilean’s never say die attitude and bags of goals.

8. Diego Costa (Chelsea) €76m

Played a key role in Chelsea’s capturing of the Premier League title.

7. Paul Pogba (Juventus) €77m

Rangy midfielder has helped his Turin side to a domestic double and a Champions League final.

6. Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) €81m

Anfield contract rebel will cost a pretty penny if he is to leave Merseyside this summer.

5. Sergio Aguero (Man City) €86m

Argentine finished the campaign as the Premier League’s top-scorer.

4. Neymar (Barcelona) €98m

Brazilian is well and truly delivering the goods at the Nou Camp.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) €124m

30 year old Portuguese has surprisingly fallen out of the traditional top two.

2. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) €148m

Belgian was the Blues’ most consistent performer this season.

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) €280m

Taking his usual spot at the top of the rankings after helping his side to a glorious treble.

Source: Football Observatory