Ranking the 5 most valuable 2021 Best FIFA Men's Player award nominees

There are some of the most valuable players among the nominees for the Best FIFA Men's player 2021
There are some of the most valuable players among the nominees for the Best FIFA Men's player 2021

#3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | €100 Million

Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League
Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League

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 v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

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

RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

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.

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