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#3 Joao Felix - €81 million
At 20-years-old, Joao Felix has a long road to travel and going by his performance in his debut season at Atletico Madrid, he has a long way to go before justifying the €126 million that was paid in order to secure his services.
Don't get us wrong, there is no doubting Joao Felix's talent and he has definitely shown signs of coming up trumps in the near future. But his market value has taken a hit after scoring just 6 goals and racking up just 1 assist this term.
#2 Antoine Griezmann - €96 million
There were several doubts about how Griezmann was going to be able to fit into Barcelona's possession based system after joining from Atletico Madrid for a whopping €120 million.
Griezmann struggled to replicate the numbers he used to clock at his former club and is already being talked about as an ill-advised signing in many circles due to his concerning levels of productivity. The Frenchman was able to score just 9 goals and provide 4 assists from 35 appearances in the La Liga.
But Griezmann's quality is undeniable and the 29-year-old definitely has the goods to silence his critics with an excellent sophomore season.
#1 Lionel Messi - €112 million
Arguably the greatest footballer alive right now, Lionel Messi needs no introduction. The Barcelona legend continues to be a God among mortals and has once again been the most important cog in the Barcelona system.
It is still all too easy for the Argentine on the pitch and if at all his unwavering loyalty to Barcelona takes a hit and he decides to move, he is almost certain to bring the Cules an amount that could be way greater than his transfer market valuation.
Messi scored 24 goals and 21 assists from 33 appearances in the La Liga this term and has been the best player in the league as well.
