According to a new report released by CIES Football Observatory, Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe – worth about £216m.
The player’s value have been calculated using a transfer value algorithm that uses criteria such as player performance, characteristics, age and length of contract.
Below is a list of the top 10 most valued players
10.
Eden Hazard (Chelsea and Belguim) – £89m
Age – 26
Favourite position- Left attacking midfield
9.
Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur and England) – £97m
Age – 20
Favourite position- Central attacking midfield
8.
Paulo Dybala (Juventus and Argentina) – £100m
Age – 23
Favourite position – Striker
7.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid and Portugal) – £111.2m
Age – 31
Favourite Position- Left sided winger
6.
Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur and England) – £122.4m
Age – 23
Favourite Position – Striker
5.
Luis Suarez (Barcelona and Uruguay) – £127.7m
Age – 29
Favourite Position – Striker
4.
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid and France) – £132.2m
Age – 25
Favourite position – Striker
3.
Paul Pogba (Manchester United and France) – £136.5m
Age – 23
Favourite Position- Central midfield
2.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona and Argentina) – £150m
Age – 29
Favourite position – Striker
1.
Neymar (Barcelona and Brazil) – £217m
Age – 24
Favourite position – Left sided attacker