Kylian Mbappé may have shone at the World Cup in Qatar, but he is no longer the most expensive player in the world.
In any case, this is what the experts of the CIES Football Observatory who, as tradition dictates, drew their list of players with the highest value. After being at the top of the ranking for more than two years, the star of the Paris Saint-Germain had to resolve to leave its place and, surprise, it is not Erling Haaland who takes over.
The value of the Norwegian serial scorer of Manchester City is estimated at 175 million euros while that of Kylian Mbappé, whose contract with PSG will expire in 2024, peaks at 191 million.
The most expensive player in the world in 2023 is an Englishman. Author of promising performances with his selection at the last World Cup, Jude Bellingham saw his value explode to reach 208 million euros.
At 19, the midfielder of Borussia Dortmund has been courted for several months by the biggest European clubs. According to the Spanish mediaMarca, he could even join the Real Madrid next summer, a club that has long made Kylian Mbappé look beautiful before resigning itself to the very substantial salary requirements of the Bondy native.
Behind Jude Bellingham, another Briton in the person of Phil Foden. Under contract until 2027 with Manchester City, the 22-year-old offensive midfielder is estimated at €201 million.
Real Madrid’s little prodigy, Vinicius Junior, is in third place with a value of 191 million euros, tied with Kylian Mbappé. The second Frenchman on the list is none other than Aurélien Tchouaméni. The value of the 22-year-old midfielder, who arrived at the Merengue in the summer of 2022, is estimated at €107 million. Jules Koundé completes the French trio with a value of 98.7 million euros.
The 10 players with the highest market value according to the statistical model of the CIES Football Observatory
1. Jude Bellingham (Manchester City): 208 million euros
2. Phil Foden (Manchester City): 201 million euros
3. Kylian Mbappé (PSG): 191 million euros
4. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid): 191 million euros
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 175 million euros
6. Pedri (FC Barcelona): 170 million euros
7. Gavi (FC Barcelona): 148 million euros
8. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich): 145 million euros
9. Joško Gvardiol (RB Leipzig): 126 million euros
10. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid): 124 million euros
Source: gq.co.za
