The latest rankings of the world’s most valuable football players have been released, showcasing England’s strong presence in the top tier.

In today’s football landscape, the relationship between player valuation and financial transactions is more evident than ever, with athletes frequently being bought and sold for substantial sums. These transfer fees often reflect the perceived market value of the players by both the buying and selling clubs.

The CIES Football Observatory, which specializes in scientifically assessing professional players’ transfer values, has unveiled its list of the 100 most valuable players worldwide. The Observatory calculates these values based on several factors, including club characteristics, contract duration, past transfer fees, performance metrics, player attributes, and overall popularity.

Here, FourFourTwo highlights the key insights from the list of the top 100 most valuable players in the world.