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Alongside the Ballon d'Or, the Best FIFA Men's Player award is one of the most coveted awards in World football. The FIFA award is claimed by the best players in the world. It is adjudged by national team coaches, national team captains, media representatives from each country, and fans from across the world.
Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski was the winner of the prestigious FIFA award in 2020 for his exploits last campaign. The Polish striker helped the Bavarians to a treble in 2020 and remains a favorite to win it this term.
The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are included in the shortlist for Best FIFA Men's Player. But the presence of Mohamed Salah, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe will increase the competition for top spot.
Today we will be considering the most valuable players among these award nominees and rank them accordingly. Without further ado, let's take a look at
5 most valuable 2021 Best FIFA Men's Player award nominees
#5 Neymar (PSG) | €100 Million
Neymar has proven himself to be one of the world's best forwards with his exploits at Barcelona and PSG. The Brazilian was a prodigy when he arrived at Barcelona in 2013, helping the Catalan club win the continental treble in 2015. Due to his exploits, PSG paid Barcelona a world record fee (€222 million) to secure the services of the Brazilian in 2017.
Neymar has been pivotal for the Parisian club, racking up a whopping 90 goals and 55 assists in 128 appearances. The forward has helped PSG win numerous league titles and even reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2020. However, they lost it 1-0 to Bayern Munich.
Neymar has endured a difficult start to the campaign. But he has been selected as a nominee for FIFA's best award due to his performance last campaign. He remains a valuable asset for PSG.
#4 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) | €100 Million
Kevin De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the English top flight since his arrival in 2015. The Belgian playmaker, who has helped Manchester City win three Premier League titles, is at the heart of the team under Pep Guardiola.
Blessed with superior vision and impeccable passing range, De Bruyne is highly creative and capable of deciding matches at any moment. He remains the joint-highest assist maker in one season with Thierry Henry (20), racking up a total of 108 assists with Cityzens.
#3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | €100 Million
Mohamed Salah will go down as one of the all-time greats in Premier League history. The Egyptian has started the campaign in scintillating form and remains one of the hot favorites for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.
Salah has been world class for some time now but he continues to surprise fans and critics alike with his majestic displays. The forward has racked up 16 goals and seven assists across all competitions for club and country. Five of his goals have come in the Champions League so far.
Salah has been unstoppable home and away with his pace and skills, helping Liverpool be ruthless against their opponents. The 29-year-old might not win the prestigious FIFA award. But he surely remains one of the most valuable players among the nominees.
#2 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) | €150 Million
Borussia Dortmund sharpshooter Erling Haaland has been touted as the successor to modern football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He has already proven himself to be one of the best in business by finding the net more often than not with utter ease.
Haaland has racked up a whopping 70 goals and 19 assists in just 69 appearances for Dortmund. The 21-year-old has shown tremendous calmness and composure in front of goal. He has surely become one of the hottest strikers in the world right now.
Haaland has been shortlisted for the Best FIFA Men's Player award for his exploits last season. He led Dortmund's attack in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League.
He is one of the most valuable players to be nominated for FIFA Best awards, with top European giants chasing his signature.
#1 Kylian Mbappe (PSG) | €160 Million
Kylian Mbappé is world's most valuable footballer to be in the Best FIFA Men's Player award. The French superstar has already established himself as one of the best players on the planet. He has won almost everything there is to win for his club and country.
Mbappe has helped his nation emerge as winners of the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League. At PSG, Mbappe has helped his club win the league title thrice, among other notable accolades. He has racked up 140 goals and 73 assists in 188 appearances, proving himself to be a nightmare for his opponents.
Mbappe is another player who is one of the favorites to win the Best FIFA Men's Player award. Even if the Frenchman fails to win the coveted FIFA award, there is a resounding argument that he will win it in future.
