Most expensive XI in the world in 2021

The transfer market of a player reflects the amount of money that clubs across the world would be willing to pay for their services. The most valuable XI is without the likes of Messi and Ronaldo this time around. However, the lineup fielded is strong enough to possibly win the Champions League on their own this season. 

Here are the players: 

GK – Jan Oblak: €70 million 

Oblak has been the reason behind Atletico Madrid’s success over the last few years. As a result, he is the most valued keeper in the world ahead of Thibaut Courtois and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. 

RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold: €75 million 

The competition between Hakimi and Alexander-Arnold is stiff if you only consider their abilities on the pitch. However, the Liverpool defender is the undisputed choice when it comes to the higher market value. 

CB – Marquinhos: €75 million 

The PSG captain has established himself as one of the best in recent years, taking the Parisians to their first Champions League final in history, and now captaining the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Gigi Donnarumma, Neymar and Mbappe. 

CB – Ruben Dias: €75 million 

In only one season at Manchester City, the Portuguese defender has established himself as one of the best in the Premier League. The 23-year-old helped City reclaim the league title and also guided them to their first Champions League final against Chelsea. 

LB – Alphonso Davies: €70 million 

The Canadian has been converted into a left-back from a winger during his time in his home country. His pace and skill on the ball establish him as the most expensive left-back in the world ahead of Andy Robertson, Raphael Guerreiro and Theo Hernandez. 

CM – Bruno Fernandes: €90 million 

Since arriving at Manchester United, the Portuguese midfielder has been the focal point of the attack. His contributions helped United qualify for the Champions League last season, and he is already being linked with a new contract at Old Trafford. 

CM – Kevin De Bruyne: €100 million 

The Manchester City star has bagged two PFA Player of the Year awards in succession and has shown time and time again why he is a versatile attacking threat for the team. As a result, he is the most expensive midfielder in the world. 

RM – Mohamed Salah: €100 million 

The Egyptian wide man recently hit the 100-goal mark in the Premier League and has won the Golden Boot on two separate occasions in England. At 29 years of age, Salah is in his prime and is rightfully valued at €100 million on the market. 

LM – Neymar: €100 million 

The Brazilian winger recently signed an extension with PSG that will keep him in the French capital for the next few years. He is the most expensive transfer in the history of the sport, with PSG paying €222 million to Barcelona for his services. 

ST – Kylian Mbappe: €160 million 

Mbappe is the only teenager to score in a World Cup final after the legendary Pele and has already established himself as a top performer for PSG. Real Madrid bid €200 million for him this summer, but their offer was rejected by the French club. He will be able to leave as a free agent next year if he doesn’t renew his deal. 

ST – Erling Haaland: €130 million 

The Borussia Dortmund striker finished as the top scorer in the Champions League last year and has taken the footballing world by storm since moving to the Westfalenstadion. Haaland has scored 66 goals in as many appearances for Dortmund across all competitions and is gunning for the top scorer award on all fronts as well.