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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