The France national team has an unbelievable amount of talent, with the best of the best fighting to get a call-up from Didier Deschamps. In this article, we will be looking at the five most valuable players that represent France’s national team.
Top 5 most valuable France players
5. Jules Kounde – €60 million
The Sevilla centre-back is one of the most expensive defenders of La Liga, and is among the most prolific young defenders in the world. While he doesn’t possess a towering physique, his pace and technical ability make him an equally valuable option in the backline.
4. Kingsley Coman – €60 million
Although Kingsley Coman isn’t the most important player in France’s squad, he is surely among the fastest. The Bayern Munich winger boasts of a record of winning a league title every year for the last ten years. And with his dazzling pace and skill, the 24-year-old is among the most valuable in the team.
3. Christopher Nkunku – €65 million
Christopher Nkunku in all competitions for RB Leipzig this season:
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👕 36 games
⚽️ 25 goals
🅰️ 10 assists
⏱ 1.1 G/A per 90
A reported #MUFC target. 👀🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zZYQBlSdMl
The RB Leipzig midfielder had to wait till this year to get a call-up from Didier Deschamps, which only goes to show the kind of options that the manager has. Nkunku has been in phenomenal form this season. In 39 appearances across all competitions, the attacking midfielder has registered 26 goals and 15 assists.
2. Raphael Varane – €65 million
Varane still claims the spot as France’s most expensive defender. While his Manchester United career has not had the perfect start, he has shown his quality time and time again in the past. Winning almost everything there is to win in football, Varane is a true winner and will be key for United if they are to be restored to their former glory.
1. Kylian Mbappe – €160 million
Kylian Mbappe is France’s present and future. The 23-year-old is one of the best players in the world, and is rightfully valued at a crazy €160 million. He is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season, when his deal runs out, and join Real Madrid.
