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#3 Lionel Messi- €160 million
Unlike Balon d'Or, Lionel Messi cracks the top three on this list. The high-flying Argentinian needs no introduction and he is valued at €160 million.
During his early years, he was a part of Newell's "Machine of '87" team, a nearly unbeatable side which scored more than 500 goals.
This team used to perform tricks during the half-time to appease the home crowds. During the 2002-03 season, he became an integral part of Barcelona's greatest youth team i.e."Baby Dream Team". Soon, he received offer to join Arsenal but he chose to stay put in Barcelona as Pique and Fabregas moved to England.
"This Barca will be remembered as Messi’s Barca. He’s well above anything else I’ve ever seen. He’s an alien." - Messi's former team-mate Carles Puyol.
He is believed by many to be the best player to ever touch a football. The 31-year-old has scored 21 goals and has provided with 13 assists in 20 games this season and looks to continue his purple patch.
