Top 10 Most Expensive Players in the Transfer Market – Football Observatory Ranking
The Football Observatory has revealed its top 10 most valuable players based on estimated transfer values — and the figures are staggering! Leading the pack is none other than Lionel Messi, whose market value is placed at a jaw-dropping €220 million.
Interestingly, no African players feature in this elite list, which is dominated by stars from Europe and South America. Paul Pogba, the first Frenchman, is ranked fifth with an estimated value of €72 million.
Here’s the full ranking:
Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – €220 million
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – €133 million
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) – €99 million
Diego Costa (Chelsea) – €84 million
Paul Pogba (Juventus) – €72 million
Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) – €65 million
Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) – €63 million
Francesc Fàbregas (Chelsea) – €62 million
Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal) – €61 million
Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) – €60 million
This ranking reflects performance, age, contract length, and market demand, making it a snapshot of the most valuable talent in world football at the time.
