Cristiano Ronaldo with his massive investments in Hotel business, museums, clothing line, major endorsements and his mammoth salary at Real Madrid is supposed to have been named the World’s most valuable player for 2016/2017, but according to a new report released by CIES Football Observatory, Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe – worth about £216m followed by 5 other players before Ronaldo.
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.
See the top ten most valuable players after the cut.
10. Eden Hazard – Value- (£89m)
Age- (26)
Favorite position- Left attacking midfield
Club: Chelsea
9. Dele Alli -Value- (£89m)
Age- (20)
Favorite position- Central attacking midfield
Club: Tottenham
8. Paulo Dybala -Value- (£89m)
Age- (23)
Favorite position- striker
Club: Juventus
7. Cristiano Ronaldo – Value- (£112m)
Age- (31)
Favorite Position- Left sided winger
Club: Real Madrid
6. Harry Kane – Value- £122m
Age- (23)
Favorite Position- Striker
Club: Tottenham
5. Luis Suarez – Value- £127m
Age- (29)
Favorite Position – Striker
Club: Barcelona
4. Antoine Griezmann – Value -£132m
Age- (25)
Favorite position- Striker
Club: Atletico Madrid
3. Paul Pogba – Value- £136m
Age- (23)
Favorite Position- Central Midfield
Club: Man Utd
2. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) £150m
Age- (29)
Favorite position- Striker
Club: Barcelona
1. Neymar -Value – £217m
Age- (24)
Favorite Position- Left sided attacker
Club: Barcelona
