Ranking the Top 5 most valuable players in the world

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

#4 Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona):

Transfer Market Value: € 167.4 million

Lionel Messi has been in exhilarating form this season, scoring 51 goals and providing 16 assists
Lionel Messi has been in exhilarating form this season, scoring 51 goals and providing 16 assists

It is hard to find words to describe Lionel Messi as a footballer. The little magician has been in exhilarating form this season, scoring a whopping 51 goals and providing a further 16 assists across all competitions for Barcelona, leading the Catalan giants to their 26th La Liga title. The 31-year-old had a disappointing end to the Champions League campaign, surrendering a 3 goal advantage in the second leg of the semi-final against Liverpool, but still remains the favourite to lift the prestigious Balon d'Or for the 6th time in his footballing career.

The footballing maestro will be looking to win this year's Copa America with Argentina and secure his first ever international trophy, cementing his claim on the Balon d'Or. The Argentine is valued at €167.4 million by the CIES Football Observatory.

#3 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City):

Transfer Market Value: €207.8 million

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling has transformed into one of the best players in the Premier League
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling has transformed into one of the best players in the Premier League

Raheem Sterling has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but the 24-year-old has proved his critics wrong with his performances in the past couple of seasons. He has transformed into one of the best players in the Premier League since the arrival of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Englishman has 25 goals and 12 assists to his name this season and was named this season's Premier League Young Player of the Year. The former Liverpool man helped Manchester City retain their Premier League title and become the first ever English side to secure a domestic treble.

Sterling has also established himself as a key member of Gareth Southgate's England squad and helped them secure the 3rd position in this year's UEFA Nations League. Raheem Sterling is valued at €207.8 million by the CIES Football Observatory.

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Edited by Sai Teja