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The CIES Football Observatory regularly calculates the transfer values of players from the top five European leagues. When creating a current list of the most expensive football players Key parameters were taken into account, such as the player’s age, his role on the field, contract length, performance, etc. Moreover, players from the Premier League make up exactly half of the top ten.
10. Paul Pogba - 147.5 million euros
Paul's transfer from Juventus in 2016 cost the Manchester United club 105 million euros. At that time, the young athlete was the most expensive football player in the world.
The success of the current Manchester United team shows a marked difference in the way Jose Mourinho's side play with and without their central midfielder. Capable of dominating the midfield battle almost single-handedly, Pogba is worth every euro that was invested in his 'acquisition'.
Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says he is pleased with Paul Pogba, who has shown consistency and consistency in his performances.
9. Antoine Griezmann - 150.2 million euros
The leading Atletico Madrid forward may soon move to Real Madrid. According to the Spanish press, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to offer not only monetary compensation for the 27-year-old football player, but also his team’s midfielder Dani Ceballos.
To retain a promising player, Atlético can raise Griezmann's salary to twenty million euros per year.
8. Romelu Lukaku - €164.8 million
Another Manchester United player is in the top 10 most expensive football players in the world. In 2017 English football club paid 84.7 million euros for Lukaku's transfer from Everton. It did top scorer in the history of the Belgian national team, he is also the most expensive striker in the history of England. However, Romelu has come under a lot of criticism lately as his recent performances have not lived up to expectations.
However, 24-year-old Lukaku is still far from his prime. His transfer fee in the recent past and in the years to come will reflect his playing potential.
7. Kevin De Bruyne - €167.8 million
One of the most complete midfielders in world football, he is undoubtedly the jewel in Manchester City's crown. Known for his impeccable technique, wide range of skills and ability to score goals from long range, the attacking midfielder has played a key role in Manchester City's success in both the Premier League and Champions League.
De Bruyne is one of the few players capable of breaking the Ballon d'Or duopoly held by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo since 2008.
6. Dele Alli - 171.3 million euros
Considering his age (he is 22 years old), Alli has had a fantastic career. He jumped straight from Ligue 1 to the Premier League in adolescence. And signed for Tottenham in February 2015 for an initial fee of £5 million. After an impressive start to his Premier League career, scoring five goals and providing three assists in his first 18 league matches, he has been rewarded with a new long-term contract until January 2021.
And although Dele is not yet the most expensive football player in the world, he is one of the best midfielders according to CIES.
5. Paulo Dybala - 174.6 million euros
Forward Paulo Dybala, who plays for Juventus, is becoming Argentina's new superstar. He has already set a personal scoring record, scoring 25 goals this season in all competitions.
IN last match against Benevento, the Argentine scored three goals (hat-trick), two of them from penalties. This is Dybala's third hat-trick of the season.
4. Kylian Mbappe - 192.5 million euros
This is the youngest athlete in our ranking of the most expensive football players in the world. The striker of the Paris Saint-Germain club is 19 years old, and already has a successful participation in the French championship match for the Monaco club and a brilliant performance in the Champions League. And the title of best young French football player Ligue 1 at the end of the 2016/17 season.
His transfer from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain cost the French club 180 million euros.
3. Harry Kane - €194.7 million
The Tottenham Hotspur player has established himself as the greatest striker since Alan Shearer. And perhaps he will reach even greater heights in the coming years if he can avoid the serious injuries that repeatedly threatened his predecessor's career.
Dedicated to the game, Kane said he had to sacrifice a lot to compete with stars like Ronaldo and Messi: “They have been such good players over the last ten years or so that they have dominated football, and rightly so,” he said Kane. “I am proud that I competed with them on equal terms and won. I hope to win every year. Not only to beat them once, but also to win as many cups as they did,” the athlete added.
2. Lionel Messi - $202.2 million
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona striker is one of only two players on the planet whose transfer would cost more than €200 million (based on CIES calculations).
The only thing stopping Messi from being crowned the greatest player of all time is not winning the World Cup. Perhaps the situation will change when the Argentina national team takes part in the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Russia in 2018. By the way, those who couldn’t get to this World Cup.
1. Neymar - 213 million euros
Who could afford to buy the most expensive football player for 222 million euros? French giants Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few clubs in the world capable of this. In the summer of 2017, the Brazilian soccer star received an offer that she simply could not refuse. Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain to show his ambitions and get out of the shadow of Lionel Messi.
However, just recently, information appeared in the Don Balon publication that the most expensive football player in the world in 2018 is considering the possibility of moving to Manchester United. And a preliminary agreement with English club supposedly already achieved. But Neymar did not want to move to Real Madrid. He previously played for Barcelona and fears that Real Madrid fans will view his appearance at the club negatively.
The table shows from left to right: place, player's club, league, age, contract expiration date, national team.
Portugal, 110 million euros
Already a respectable age for a striker does not prevent Cristiano from remaining the most dear player tournament. According to Transfermarkt.de, the Portuguese is worth more than 100 million euros. In second place is Ronaldo's Real Madrid partner Gareth Bale, for whom a potential buyer will have to pay at least 80 million. The most expensive player in the Russian national team is Igor Akinfeev - his price is 14 million in euro currency.
The cheapest football player
Emre Mor, Türkiye, 100 thousand euros
It is unlikely that you have heard anything about this football player. Yes, this is not surprising. Emre Mor is only 18 years old, he played just over a dozen matches for the Danish Nordsjælland and scored two goals. It is likely that in a couple of years this Turkish midfielder will be able to appear in more high level, however, so far he is the cheapest player in the tournament. As part of our national team the most inexpensive are veteran Sergei Ignashevich and his young teammate at CSKA Alexander Golovin. Both cost 500 thousand euros.
Oldest team
Ireland: average age - 29,4
Martin O'Neill brought a reliable age group to France, which, thanks to experience, will try to impose a fight on Belgium, Italy and Sweden. In many ways, Shay Given provides a high figure in the “average age” column. To the legendary goalkeeper has already passed 40, but he still retains the post of number one in the national team. The youngest player in the team is 24-year-old Derby County forward Jeff Hendrick. By the way, our team is in second place with an average age of 28.8 years.
Youngest team
England, Germany: average age - 25.4
The Irish neighbors, on the contrary, decided to rely on fresh blood. Under the wing of Roy Hodgson, young guys hungry for victory have gathered who intend to at least take prizes. is the youngest player not only in the Three Lions camp, but also in the entire tournament, and the main veteran of the team, Wayne Rooney, is only 30. Bundesteam players are exactly the same age on average. Löw does not shy away from constantly recruiting young footballers to the national team. In the national team of this convocation, the youngest was 20-year-old Schalke midfielder Leroy Zane, the most experienced was 31-year-old Schweinsteiger.
The most expensive team
Germany - 562 million euros
The current world champions are ahead by a small margin defending champions Europe in terms of the high cost of the composition. In total, Joachim Löw's players are worth 562 million euros, del Bosque's players - 557 million. The Belgian national team is in third place by a large margin - the cost of all players in its application is 461 million y.e. The Russian national team is in 13th place with a figure of 133.5 million.
Cheapest team
Hungary - 27.3 million euros
The most modest in terms of transfer value was the Hungarian team. 27.3 million euros - and you have at your disposal all 23 representatives of the national team, which in the last century terrified the whole of Europe with its very name. The cheapest in its composition is 40-year-old veteran Gabor Kiraly (250 thousand euros). The most expensive is the well-known Balazs Dzsudzsak, who now plays for the Turkish Bursaspor - 6.25 million.
Many of our compatriots complain about unfair high salaries at Russian football players, but it is worth remembering that there are players in the world whose loss would be the beginning of the end for some clubs, so they are desperate to keep them by increasing wages and offering new, more lucrative contracts. Some of them spend a large part of their fees on charity, which is especially true for representatives of the South American and African regions, but this does not make them significantly poorer. We present to your attention the Top 10 rating highest paid football players in the world 2016, whose representatives can rightfully bear the title of owners of “golden” legs, because not a single goalkeeper was included in it.
10. Cesc Fabregas $21 million
Despite many rumors that the Spaniard was planning to leave Chelsea, he will have to play at least one more season there, given the fact that he turned down the offer Chinese club, offering double salary. In addition to bonuses, the player's Swiss account is replenished through participation in advertising campaigns, which, we hope, motivates him to give his all on the field, because last season was quite lackluster. Despite everything, Cesc Fabregas is among the ten richest football players in the world, according to Forbes magazine, this year
9. $22 million
The representative of the ninth line of the ranking of the 10 highest paid football players in the world in 2016 is distinguished by the diversity of companies with which he has sponsorship contracts, in addition to standard suppliers sports equipment, the face of one of which in China is the player, you can even see an outlandish confectionery company. However, the club is in no hurry to offer the player a more lucrative contract, because his inexpressive play in the last season scared off many potential buyers, the leader of which was Real Madrid.
8. Luis Suarez $23 million
Only two players in Barcelona earn more than this forward, but this does not bother the Uruguayan, who is steadily increasing his own value and wealth with his brilliant play on the field, because he managed to get 82 points in the goal + pass system in just 51 games, which is the best indicator in the world at the moment. In addition, he is the face of many football equipment manufacturers, and the opening of his own line of boots brought him an additional 5 million, in addition to the 18 he received from his club contract.
7. $24 million
Even taking into account the significant lag in income from the Argentine football god, we could not help but include in the ranking of the highest paid football players in the world in 2016 the best striker of Manchester City, who extended his contract this summer on more favorable terms. Despite the harsh personnel purges in the City camp caused by the arrival of Pep Guardiola, Sergio Aguero retains his place in the first team, confirming his own high class games, having already scored 3 hat-tricks in the club's last 5 games.
6. Wayne Rooney $26 million
All season, United showed a weak and inexpressive defensive game, which did not allow the club to grab the opportunity to play in the Champions League, but all these factors did not at all affect the income of team captain Wayne Rooney, who, after a great performance at the Euro, during which he I was unable to save my team and was forced to return home in economy class. But don’t kid yourself, it was just a publicity stunt in which the fans were shown the depth of shame of the team for losing to Iceland. The footballer is the face of Nike in England, and also receives 20 million euros per season under a club contract.
5. $34 million
The most expensive footballer of the Wales national team, which managed to set a historical record and reach the semi-finals of the European Championship, is located at the equator of the ranking - the highest paid footballers of 2016. In his club he is second only to a world-class star. It is worth noting contracts not only with sportswear manufacturers, but also active participation in the advertising campaign for Sony Xperia smartphones, which annually enriches him by 7 million euros. Despite serious injury, due to which Bale missed several matches, the Welshman managed to break the previous season's record, becoming the author of 19 goals and 14 assists.
4. $36 million
This Brazilian manages to stand out from his teammates not only with his appearance, but also with much more lucrative sponsorship contracts. During the current year, exclusively on personal contracts with manufacturers of equipment and household chemicals, he earned 22 million euros, thereby surpassing any football player in this indicator. The Olympics in her homeland also left only positive emotions - the young talent brought gold medals to her country, after which, after a short rest, she directed all her efforts to help the club, having already scored 8 goals against the enemy since the beginning of the season.
3. $37 million
The top three in the top ten highest paid football players in the world for 2016 is opened by the player of the Swedish national team and the Manchester United club, who has the largest ego of all modern football players. However, to his credit, in 3 weeks sales of T-shirts with his name brought the club 80 million pounds. In every match, the forward proves that age is just a number, regularly scoring assists and goals for his new club. The only sad fact is that Zlatan has never won the continent's most prestigious club trophy, but who knows, he has a couple of years left and now regularly appears in one of the best clubs England, so we sincerely wish him luck.
2. $77 million
Most modern football fans should be grateful for the opportunity to watch one of the best forwards in history play live. Despite his diminutive stature, Messi has excellent footwork and is capable of passing through five or six defenders single-handedly. We assume that Lionel has long since stopped keeping track of his own funds, which is why he ended up in loud scandal with tax evasion, as a result of the trial for which he received a 2-year suspended sentence. However, this did not scare away sponsors at all, because not every product will be advertised by the best player of our time, to whom even the legendary Pele agrees to give the palm.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo $82 million
But the leader of the rating is a player whose name has been heard by everyone, even people who have an aversion to football, because he regularly appears in television commercials and on billboards. Cristiano Ronaldo - highest paid football player in the world 2016. This year is going very well for the Portuguese, after winning the Champions League, he managed to win his first trophy as part of the national team - the European Championship, where the hosts of the tournament, the French, were eliminated in the final. Speculation about a possible change of club registration prompted the royal club to improve the terms of the contract in order to retain the main football star in its composition.
They are rightfully considered the best players in the world, the real kings of football. They have earned the love and respect of fans from all countries and receive millions in fees. Who was in the TOP 10 most expensive football players in the world in 2016 and how much do athletes manage to earn?
The ten richest football players in the world
- The first place among wealthy football players this year belongs to Cristiano Ronaldo. Its income for 2016 amounted to 120 million euros. The athlete was born in Portugal and plays for the famous football club Real Madrid (Spain). He has become the European champion more than once and is one of the most recognizable personalities on the planet.
- The ranking of the most expensive football players in the world in 2016 continues with Lionel Messi, whose earnings are close to 120 million euros. The guy has been playing for the Spanish Barcelona since the age of 17. He has 8 world champion titles to his name. Messi trained at Barcelona. According to the international organization FIFA, it is the best master sport in this category of all times.
- Third place went to Gareth Bale, who received a profit of 80 million euros. He is originally from Wales, England, but was accepted into the Spanish team of Real Madrid. Gareth also plays for the national team. He is characterized by playing at high speed while performing highly accurate shots. He has the Spanish Cup and the UEFA Super Cup, and has won the World Cup and Champions League.
- The next, fourth place in the top ten went to Neymar, who received a fee of 70 million euros from the game. He is a member of the Brazilian national team, and has been its captain since 2014. Neymar is the winner of the European Championships, the Champions League, received the Spanish Cup and the Golden Boot. More than once admitted the most best player on your own team.
- Angel Di Maria is in fifth place in the ranking. His fortune approached 65 million euros in 2016. This Argentine football player plays for the French club, at the same time, he plays for the Argentina national team. He is the proud owner of a gold medal won at the Beijing Olympics.
- The top 10 most expensive football players in the world continues with James Rodriguez. He has sixth place in the ranking and income of 60 million euros. The athlete from Colombia has a position as a midfielder in the Real Madrid club, and he also plays for the Colombian national team. His awards include the America's Cup.
- Luis Suarez, who received a reward of 60 million euros for his successful game, takes seventh place in the list of the best and richest football players. This Uruguayan guy plays for the famous Spanish club Barcelona, as well as for his native national team. He is rightfully considered the best striker in the whole world. He became the champion of Uruguay and was chosen as the best player in the teams. Scored over a hundred goals.
- Radamel Falcao, who earned 55 million euros this year, is in eighth place in the ranking of the most expensive football players in the world. This Colombian athlete plays for the Monaco club. He is the best striker in Colombia in the history of its existence. Won the South American Championship youth championship peace.
Surely many are interested in such information as the top 10 most expensive football players in the world 2016. Indeed, interest in football is growing and growing every year. Many believe that Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the most expensive football player. But this is not entirely true, because Ronaldo is the most expensive transfer in football. There are also players who cost much more. So let's start our list of the top 10 most dear football players in the world in 2016 from tenth place.
42.4 million euros
In tenth place is Eden Hazard - the cost of this football player is 42,400,000 euros. Hazard is young football player from Belgium. He comes from sports family. Both Eden's mother and father are former football players. Eden Hazard is 22 years old, during which time he managed to become famous through the football club of Belgium “Tubize”, “Lille” of France, “Royal Stade Brainois” of Belgium. Today Hazard plays for Chelsea and is part of the country's national team.
9 43.4 million euros
In ninth place is another popular player, Mesut Ozil - 43,400,000 euros. The role of this football player is an attacking midfielder. In 2012 he received the title “Best Player” in Germany. Currently plays for Real Madrid and the national team. Ozil has a huge variety of awards and personal achievements. IN 44 matches played in which the German national team took part, Ozil was able to score 15 goals.
8 48 million euros
In eighth place is David Silva, whose cost is 48,000,000 euros. The player's role is midfielder, plays for the English club Manchester City. He is a player for the Spanish national team. Fans and journalists gave Silva the nickname “wizard, magician”, this is not in vain, because David works real miracles on the football field. With all this, the midfielder has a huge number of awards and various achievements. He has been included in the UEFA all-symbol team since 2012.
7 50.5 million euros
In seventh place is Cesc Fabregas, whose cost is 50,500,000 euros. Cesc is one of those footballers who are the pride of the Spanish team Barcelona. The role is a midfielder, a real organizer and initiator of all actions on the playing field.
Cesc is not the footballer's full name; the full name is Francesc Fabregas i Sule. He is the youngest athlete, but he already managed to take part in the 2006 World Championships, at that time he was only 19 years old.
6 52 million euros
In sixth place is another famous Argentine football player - Sergio Aguero, the cost of this football player is 52,000,000 euros. He plays for the Manchester City team and is a member of the Argentine national team. At the age of 15, he managed to take part in an Argentina match, establishing new record. Sergio himself nicknamed himself Kun; his younger brothers came up with this nickname for him, and it became quite firmly attached to him. After all, even on the football player’s jersey it is written “Kun Aguero”. The nickname came, as some say, from a funny cartoon in which the hero was called Kun.
5 54.1 million euros
In fifth place is another player - Radamel Falcao, worth 54,100,000 euros. The father of this athlete, at one time, was also the most famous football player. Currently, Radamel plays for the Atlético Madrid football club and has been given the nickname “Tiger”. Recognized as the best player in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup.
4 61.3 million euros
In fourth place in the TOP 10 most expensive football players of 2016 is Wayne Rooney, worth 61,300,000 euros. This footballer of Irish origin, plays for the English club Manchester United, among other things, is the youngest player to score a goal during a match for the British national team. Wayne is very emotional and hot-tempered, often conflicts with referees and rivals. However, over time this begins to manifest itself less and less.
3 67 million euros
In third place is Barcelona football player Andres Iniesta, worth 67,900,000 euros. Iniesta comes from a small town and grew up in a family of simple waiters. The family had nothing to do with sports. Fans also gave this player a nickname - “casper” for his too light skin, and “illusionist” for his excellent game. Probably one of the most outstanding and talented players on the entire planet of all time. This football player will deservedly go down in the history of global football!
2 75 million euros
And so, Cristiano Ronaldo is in second place in our ranking. The athlete is originally from Portugal and currently plays for Real Madrid. By the way, this club purchased Ronaldo for £75,000,000. Player's role: striker and winger. But many believe that Cristiano can play equally well in any position, which indicates his extreme professionalism.
€1,140 million
We present to your attention the leader of our rating - this is Leonel Messi, worth 140,000,000 euros! He is the captain of the Argentina national team and plays for Barcelona. He comes from an ordinary working-class family, but plays football with early childhood. In addition, Messi is actively involved in charity work. In 2012 he paid full treatment a boy who dreams of becoming a football player. For now, Leonel has no plans to leave Barcelona.
In addition, we present to your attention the ratings and prices of football players at the time of EURO 2016. So here it is:
1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - € 250.7 million
2. Neymar (Barcelona) - € 152.7 million
3. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) - € 130.5 million
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - €114 million
5. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - €100 million
6. Harry Kane (Tottenham) - €91.3 million
7. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - €89.8 million
8. Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) - €88.3 million
9. Luis Suarez (Barcelona) - €86.3 million
10. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - €82.1 million
11. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) - €81.9 million.
