While Messi costs 50 million, the most expensive player in the world is not Mbappé

Kylian Mbappe is set to be the next superstar of world football, which is why he was the most valued player on the planet at 170 million euros not long ago. His numbers and achievements at such a young age are already impressive, and there is certainly a lot more to come. However, another player has appeared on the scene and has snatched the label of the most valuable player from the Frenchman. 

It is the Norwegian striker Erling Haaland who has dethroned the PSG player. Transfermarkt updated its ranking of the most valuable players and the Manchester City forward is now top of the pile. He went from having a valuation of 156 million euros to 170 million euros, surpassing the estimated figure for Mbappe.

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Haaland joined Manchester City this season for 60m euros and has made an instant impact, becoming the top scorer in the Premier League with 17 goals and another five in the Champions League. For his part, Mbappe's value has dropped from 170m euros to 160m. Despite signing a mega contract extension with PSG and starting the season well, it was not enough for the Frenchman.

At 23 years of age, he still has room to regain his position as the most valuable player and even increase his market value over 200m. Since Transfermarkt began the list, it is the first time a Premier League player has topped it. In the top 10 positions, four are from the Premier League: an example of the economic might of what for many is the best league in the world.

The top five

The third position in the list of the most expensive players in the world is occupied by Real Madrid winger Vinicius Júnior - €120 million. Haaland's teammate Phil Foden rocketed to fourth position. The Englishman's price also rose by €20 million and now stands at €110 million. Fifth place goes to Barcelona midfielder Pedri - €90 million.