Most valuable XI in world football at the moment

Neymar (PSG) - Left winger: £102 million

Celtic v Paris Saint Germain - UEFA Champions League — Neymar has made a blistering start to his PSG career

The most expensive player in world football at the moment, Neymar is the most likely candidate to break the Ronaldo-Messi stronghold on the Ballon d'Or trophy. Having started his time at PSG in a stunning manner, the 25-year-old Brazilian superstar will be determined to take his game to new heights and become the undisputed star of his team.

Capable of going past players with supreme ease and scoring spectacular goals, Neymar along with all the skills and tricks has a definite end product and his signing alone seems to have rejuvenated PSG and made them genuine Champions League contenders.

With the World Cup coming up next year and Neymar making merry in Ligue 1, the Brazilian is soon set to overtake the likes of Messi and Ronaldo and become the most valuable player in world football.

Watch out for Neymar guys, 2018 looks like it will be his year.

Although the most valuable XI is picked, we take a look at the alternatives to every position and the 10 most valuable players in world football at the moment in the next slide

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