France & PSG Star Mbappe Emerges As Most Valuable Player In The World

Kylian Mbappe's remarkable World Cup performance has earned him the No.1 spot as the most valuable footballer in the world.

 Mbappe, who emerged as the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, usurped Man City forward Erling-Braut Haaland, who was the most valuable player on the earth from November 3 to December 23, to take the top spot. 

The 24-year-old's market value jumped from €160 million to €180m after winning the Golden Boot at the 2022 Mundial, guiding France all the way to the final. 

Despite bagging a hattrick in the final, Mbappe ended up on the losing side as Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, won their third World Cup trophy, Sky Sports reports. 

Since then, Mbappe has swiftly shifted his attention to club football, returning to the training grounds of PSG 72 hours after placing second in Qatar. 

Who made the top 10 most valuable player list? 

According to Transfermarkt, Mbappe reclaimed the top spot from Haaland, who had been at the summit of the most valuable list since November 3. 

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior had a quiet World Cup but made a podium finish while English midfielder Bellingham and Phil Foden occupy the 4th and 5th spots respectively.

 A quintet of emerging stars comprising Pedri, Musiala, Saka and Valverde have a market value of €100.00m with Golden Boy award winner Gavi completing the list of top 10 most valuable players.

 Below is the list of the top 10 most valuable players on the planet: 

1. Kylian Mbappé €180.00m

 2. Erling Haaland €170.00m

 3. Vinicius Junior €120.00m 

4. Jude Bellingham €110.00m

 5. Phil Foden €110.00m 

6. Pedri €100.00m

 7. Jamal Musiala €100.00m 

8. Bukayo Saka €100.00m 

9. Federico Valverde €100.00m 

10. Gavi €90.00m 

Source: Sportsbrief