Ranking the 7 most valuable forwards in the world right now - August 2021

Forwards are unsurprisingly the most sought-after players in the world of football as it's essentially their job to translate play into goals. Several excellent forwards have graced the sport and continue to do so.

Good forwards capable of leading an attack and scoring goals regularly will almost always be extremely valuable to teams around the world. As a result, the most valuable players in the world are often forwards. On that note, here is a look at the

7 most valuable forwards in the world at the moment

Values as per Transfermarkt

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#7 Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) - €100 million

Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain

As one of the most creative players in the world at the moment, Neymar's presence on this list should come as no surprise. The 29-year-old is still the most expensive footballer of all time following his €222m move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

In his four seasons at PSG, Neymar has won 10 major titles (including 3 Ligue 1 titles), proving that he's one of the best forwards in the world.

Reunited with Lionel Messi this season, Neymar will certainly seek to win the most coveted club competition - the UEFA Champions League.

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#6 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - €100 million

Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly the apple of Liverpool fans' eyes

Liverpool signed Mohamed Salah in June 2017 and the Egyptian has been their main goal-scorer ever since. Across four seasons, Salah has scored an impressive total of 125 goals in 203 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool.

The 29-year-old was an integral part of the Liverpool side that finished runners-up in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League and won it in the 2018-19 season. He also scored 19 goals in 34 league matches in the 2019-20 season as Liverpool won their first ever Premier League title.

Liverpool are almost certain to rely heavily on Salah yet again this season as they look to improve on their third-placed finish from last season

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#5 Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) - €100 million

Romelu Lukaku has completed his move to Chelsea

Chelsea didn't just shatter their transfer record and spend €115 million to sign Romelu Lukaku for nothing. The 28-year-old is one of the most lethal forwards in the world at the moment and his recent form has made him all the more dangerous.

He has spent the last two seasons with Serie A side Inter Milan, where he scored a total of 64 goals in 95 matches across competitions. Lukaku was among the most effective forwards in the world as he spearheaded Inter's attack and helped them claim the coveted Scudetto.

All eyes will now be on Lukaku as he prepares to prove himself in the Premier League once again. Chelsea and their fans will certainly hope the Belgian forward picks up from where he left off last season.

#4 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) - €100 million

Jadon Sancho will ply his trade for Manchester United in the upcoming 2021-22 season

Known for his creativity and impact in attack, Jadon Sancho recently completed a move to Premier League giants Manchester United. The 21-year-old's performances for Borussia Dortmund in the last four seasons have made him one of the most in-demand footballers in the world.

The Red Devils reportedly paid €85 million to bring him back to England and he could be one of the best signings in the Premier League this season. Manchester United finished second last season and the addition of Jadon Sancho might just give them that extra edge they require.

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#3 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - €120 million

Harry Kane could still switch clubs in the ongoing summer transfer window

Widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world at the moment, Harry Kane would be an incredible addition to any top side in Europe. Last season, Kane took the Premier League by storm. He finished the season with the most goals, as well as the most assists in the Premier League, becoming only the 3rd ever player in the history of the league to do so.

Harry Kane's departure from Tottenham Hotspur seems inevitable and may also be imminent. There's little doubt that he will cost close to €150 million, but his abilities - coupled with the fact that he's only 28 - could prove that fee to be worth every penny.

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#2 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) - €130 million

Erling Haaland is currently one of the most prolific strikers in the world

Potentially the next big thing in the world of football, Erling Haaland's meteoric rise to prominence hasn't been unwarranted. The 21-year-old is already one of the most devastating forwards in the world, having scored 62 goals in just 61 matches across competitions for Borussia Dortmund.

It only seems like a matter of time before he leaves the Bundesliga side and moves to a bigger European team capable of winning the UEFA Champions League. When that time comes, expect clubs to break the bank to try and sign him.

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#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) - €160 million

Just how good is Kylian Mbappe?

Kylian Mbappe is the other half (alongside Haaland) of what is being touted as the next biggest rivalry in football. Currently in his fourth season at Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe is already the club's third-highest goal-scorer of all time. Mbappe has also finished as Ligue 1's top scorer for the last three seasons consecutively.

At just 22 years of age, Mbappe has already won 12 major titles for club and country, including 4 Ligue 1 titles (3 with PSG and 1 with AS Monaco) as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.

He is now part of one of the deadliest squads in the world at PSG, which could offer him the best chance to lay his hands on the UEFA Champions League this season. His current market value of €160 million will only increase as he gets better and better, going forward.