Most Expensive Football Players In The World (Top Ten)

Popular Brazilian player, Neymar Jr, who completed a move from Barcelona to Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €222 million in the summer of 2017 rose up the rank to become the most expensive player in football history.

Former Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe became the second most expensive player after joining PSG for €145m plus €35m in bonuses.

Atletico Madrid broke the market after signing Benfica’s Joao Felix for €126m in July 2019 and this brings the Portuguese star on the third spot on the table.

Here is the list of the most expensive players in the world

1. Neymar, Club: Barcelona-PSG, Deal: €222m
2. Kylian Mbappe, Club: Monaco-PSG, Deal: €145m (+€35m)
3. Joao Felix, Club: Benfica – Atletico Madrid, Deal: €126m
4. Philippe Coutinho Club: Liverpool-Barcelona, Deal: €120m (+€40m)
5. Antoine Griezmann, Club: Atletico Madrid-Barcelona, Deal: €120m
6. Ousmane Dembele, Club: Borussia Dortmund-Barcelona, Deal: €105m (+€45m)
7. Paul Pogba, Club: Juventus-Manchester United, Deal: €105m
8. Gareth Bale, Club: Tottenham-Real Madrid, Deal: €100.8m
9. Cristiano Ronaldo, Club: Real Madrid-Juventus, Deal: €100m
9. Eden Hazard, Club: Chelsea-Real Madrid, Deal: €100m (+€40m)
10. Gonzalo Higuain, Club: Napoli-Juventus, Deal: €90m

source https://www.naijanews.com/2019/11/22/most-expensive-football-players-in-the-world-top-ten/