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#3 Gonzalo Higuain (Argentina/Inter Miami) — €-71.50m
Over the course of his 15-year playing career, Gonzalo Higuain has played for some of the most reputed teams in Europe. After starting off his career at River Plate, Higuain went on to play for Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan and Chelsea.
The Argentine saw the peak of his career during his Real Madrid days. He has scored 107 goals off 190 domestic games for the Spanish juggernaut. However, an increase in competition within the squad saw Higuain forced to move out of the Santiago Bernabeu.
At the age of 33, the former Napoli striker is evidently past his prime and is playing in one of the lower leagues as of now. He currently plays for MLS side Inter Miami, which is co-owned by his former Real Madrid teammate — David Beckham.
#2 Luis Suarez (Uruguay/Atletico Madrid) — €-75.00m
The drop in Luis Suarez's market value should have nothing to do with his current form, achievements or his current club. The Uruguayan is the current La Liga title holder, a front-runner for Pichichi and is in fine form.
However, the drop in the former Barcelona striker's market value should have some link with the gigantic figure that he was at Barcelona five years ago. Suarez still has not lost his touch off the game but it is nothing when compared to what he was alongside Neymar and Messi.
Dubbed the MSN, the trio went onto conquer Europe. Suarez left Barcelona and won La Liga with Atletico Madrid next season. He is currently valued at €15.00m.
#1 Gareth Bale (Wales/Real Madrid) — €-80.00m
Gareth Bale arrived in the Spanish capital by breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record of being the world's most expensive footballer. He became a Madridista in 2014 for a transfer fee of €100 million.
He won the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League in his first year itself. Thereafter, the Welsh international won three more UCL titles, that too in a row, with the Blancos.
Despite being a player of infinite caliber, Bale was often chained down due to injury woes. He has spent a fair amount of time by the sidelines due to injury and later, after falling out of Zidane's favor.
Gareth Bale is still a crucial figure for his national side and has put up stellar performances for Wales. As of now, Bale is serving the last year of his Real Madrid contract, and is valued at €10.00m.
