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Europe has always been home to some of the finest footballers and here we take a look at ten of the most valuable individuals on the continent.
The transfer market value of a player is calculated using a complex algorithm. There are various things that need to be factored in. While a player's overall performance takes the front seat, his age and the length of his current contract are all factors that will have a say in his value.
Attackers are often worth way more than defensive players are and older players are a lot less valuable than the younger ones for obvious reasons. In Europe, there are plenty of young footballers who have been tearing it up and most of the big-names make it to the list.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the most valuable European players.
(Figures courtesy: Transfermarkt)
#10 Joshua Kimmich - €90 million
A modern day marvel, Joshua Kimmich shifted from right-back to defensive midfield and went about it without much of a hassle. Such is the class and technical ability of the young Bayern Munich man that after having to adapt to a new role, he has gone on to become one of the best at it in Europe.
From a holding midfield position, Joshua Kimmich registers some unreal numbers in terms of goals and assists. He has scored two goals and provided a whopping 10 assists from across 15 appearances in the Bundesliga for the Bavarians.
Kimmich is a colossus in midfield and at 26-years-old, he is reaching his peak and both Germany and Bayern Munich view him as a great asset, which he most certainly is.
#9 Bruno Fernandes - €90 million
Manchester United's Mr. Inevitable, Bruno Fernandes, has to go down in history as one of the best January transfer window signings of all time. Such is the impact the Portuguese has had at the club since joining in January 2020.
Fernandes' arrival immediately improved the Manchester United side and from looking like a mid-table side, they were immediately jolted back into the top four race. Bruno Fernandes has been on fire this season as well and his numbers from a midfield position are extraordinary.
Bruno Fernandes has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists from across 24 appearances in the Premier League alone for Manchester United this term. He has scored four goals and provided an assist in the UEFA Champions League as well.
#8 Jadon Sancho - €100 million
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho was heavily linked with Manchester United in last summer's transfer window. However, the move broke down and the Englishman ended up staying put at the Bundesliga club.
His form suffered in the first half of the season and it was only natural after everything that happened in the summer. However, he has picked it up since and Sancho has been in blistering form over the past couple of months.
Though he hasn't been able to replicate his staggering numbers from the 2019-20 season, Sancho still has four goals and seven assists to his name from 19 Bundesliga appearances and continues to be one of Borussia Dortmund's main men.
#7 Joao Felix - €100 million
Atletico Madrid let go of Antoine Griezmann and immediately reinvested that money in Joao Felix. The Portuguese youngster was naturally going to take some time to adapt to the rigors of La Liga but the potential was there for all to see.
Felix has now started to deliver on his promise and he is turning out to be quite a player. Atletico Madrid are five points clear at the top of the La Liga table this term with two games in hand and that has a lot to do with the form that their forwards Luis Suarez and Joao Felix are in.
Joao Felix has scored six goals and provided four assists from across 18 appearances in La Liga this season. The 21-year-old has only started 11 of those matches. He has also scored three goals in six appearances in the Champions League this season.
#6 Raheem Sterling - €110 million
Raheem Sterling took a while to hit his stride this season but now that he has, the Englishman is back to giving nightmares to the Premier League defenders. In his last five matches across all competitions, the 26-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists.
Sterling's performances have improved greatly and Manchester City are now well clear at the top of the Premier League table right now. Sterling is one of the best dribblers on the continent and it is quite difficult to get the ball off him once he starts taking defenders on.
He has already scored eight goals and provided five assists in the Premier League from 21 appearances.
#5 Trent Alexander-Arnold - €110 million
Trent Alexander-Arnold has not had the best seasons so far. He was unstoppable in the 2019-20 season and was easily one of the best right-backs in the business. His form has dipped this campaign but there have been several injury issues at Liverpool and Trent has not exactly been playing in a system that works best for him.
He is at his best when he is given a license to attack with abandon but in the absence of the three main centre-backs, the 22-year-old has had to chip in a lot more on the defensive side of the pitch. His stock has taken a slight hit but he should be back to his best quite soon.
#4 Erling Haaland - €110 million
Erling Haaland looks like an absolute machine when he breaks clear and has a sight of goal. Haaland is only 20-years-old and he is already one of the most lethal finishers in the game right now.
He has scored a whopping 30 goals in 26 appearances for both club and country this season. That's on top of the four assists he has provided. These numbers rank with the very best in the business.
The Norwegian striker has garnered a lot of interest from several European giants and there could be a bidding war for him in the summer.
#3 Kevin De Bruyne - €120 million
Kevin De Bruyne has consistently been one of the best attacking midfielders in the game for close to five years now. He is Pep Guardiola's most trusted midfield general and has been critical to their success.
De Bruyne's range of passing is incredible and he can also score some scorchers from range. KDB has missed a few games this season through a hamstring injury but is nearing a return. Manchester City have been solid even in his absence and with his return, they could become one of the best teams in Europe yet again.
At 29-years-old, it speaks volumes of his ability that Kevin De Bruyne is valued at €120 million.
#2 Harry Kane - €120 million
England's golden boy Harry Kane is arguably the finest striker in the Premier League. Since breaking into Tottenham Hotspur's starting lineup as a relatively unknown player, Harry Kane has burgeoned into one of the finest footballers on the continent.
Harry Kane's overall game has improved so much over the years and he has been just as good at orchestrating play in the final third as he has been at scoring goals this season.
The 27-year-old has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists across 21 appearances in the Premier League and has helped Jose Mourinho paper over the cracks in the initial part of the season. In Kane's absence, Tottenham Hotspur have looked insipid and blunt and that's how much they rely on him.
#1 Kylian Mbappe - €180 million
Well, no surprises here. Dubbed the successor to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, there is no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is the next big thing in football. The Frenchman is just 22-years-old but he is already one of the finest footballers on the planet.
Mbappe has been absolutely incredible for both club and country and is a nightmare for defenders. There are concerns over his future and he is tipped to leave Paris Saint-Germain to make way for Lionel Messi.
But what remains to be seen is which club has the financial ability to sign Kylian Mbappe, who is valued at €180 million. That's €60 million more than the second placed Harry Kane. What a player!
