Top 10 most valuable football players in the world in 2021

A football player’s value depends on his current form, age and potential. The young players are valued more as they have the potential to remain on top of the football world for a long time.

Before the effect of COVID-19 on finance, we have seen a trend of rising transfer fees than the previous years. The clubs are prepared to pay more to lure the players. So, now KPMG’s Football Benchmark has released the top 10 most valuable football players in the world in 2021. Let’s have a look at it:

8. Trent Alexander Arnold | £95m

Age: 22 years
Club: Liverpool (Premier League)
Country: England
Position: Right-back

8. Mohamed Salah | £95m 

Age: 28 years
Club: Liverpool (Premier League)
Country: Egypt
Position: Right-wing

8. Jadon Sancho | £95m

Age: 21 years
Club: Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Country: England
Position: Right-wing

7. Kevin De Bruyne | £97m

Age: 29 years
Club: Manchester City (Premier League)
Country: Belgium
Position: Midfield

6. Neymar | £100m

Age: 29 years
Club: Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
Country: Brazil
Position: Left-wing

5. Raheem Sterling | £102m

Age: 26 years
Club: Manchester City (Premier League)
Country: England
Position: Left-wing

4. Marcus Rashford | £104m 

Age: 23 years
Club: Manchester United (Premier League)
Country: England
Position: Left-wing

3. Harry Kane | £109m

Age: 27 years
Club: Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
Country: England
Position: Striker

2.  Erling Haaland | £113m

Age: 20 years
Club: Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Country: Norway
Position: Striker

1. Kylian Mbappe | £163m

Age: 22 years
Club: Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
Country: France
Position: Striker