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CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023
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CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

Football's future is bright! It's obviously quite a confident claim. But when you look at the current youngsters in world football, you can be quite sure about it. Some of the names include Phil Foden, Pedri, Erling Haaland, and more.

The list can go on and in fact, such players are already football's present. The recent ranking by the CIES Football Observatory algorithm shows that football youngsters are dominating the transfer market with their prices. They are the most wanted men thanks to their mind-blowing skills, creativity, and indeed, huge potential. So let's take a look at the list of the Top 10 most expensive football players, as per CIES.

 

TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

 

10. Kylian Mbappe - €163.2M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Mbappe has been one of the bests. The PSG star has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, however, recently, he extended his contract with PSG until 2025. During the previous season he made overall 43 appearances in which he scored 41 goals and provided 10 assists.

9. Phil Foden - €166.8M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Foden is another raising star that is currently shining for Manchester City. The 22 year old has five Premier League titles already as he has more than Eric Cantona, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany, Patrick Vieira, Frank Lamaprd and Cristiano Ronaldo. This season he added an FA Cup to his trophy collection for the 2022/23 campaign and could win Champions League as well.

 

8. Jamal Musiala - €170.2M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Musiala is under contract at Bayern Munich until 2026. During the 2022/23 season he made 47 appearances in which he scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists.

7. Pablo Gavi - €174.1M

Gavi has been an essential part of the Barcelona squad and indeed, irreplaceable. The 18-year-old has made 49 appearances in 2022/23 season in which he scored 3 goals and provided 7 assist.

 

6. Pedri González - €178.0M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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At just the age of 20, Pedri is one of the most crucial players at Barcelona. He starts almost every game and makes his impact. Pedri is a La Masia graduate and has become a part of first team.

5. Rodrygo Goes - €184.5M

Rodrygo has established himself as one of the bests at Real Madrid. He has been at the club since 2019 and has a contract until 2025.

 

4. Jude Bellingham - €190.2M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Jude Bellingham has been at the center of attention for a long time now. The youngster has caught the attention of top European clubs due to his technique and ability to score goals. It has been reported that the youngster is close to joining Real Madrid.

3. Bukayo Saka - €195.8M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Bukayo Saka is one of the bests as well. During the 2022/23 season he made 48 appearances in which he scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists.

2. Vinicius Junior - €196.3M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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One of the most promising youngsters for sure right now. Vinicius, during the previous season, scored 23 goals and provided 21 assists in 55 games.

 

1. Erling Haaland - €245.1M

CIES: Mbappe, Foden, Saka: TOP 10 Most Expensive Players 2023

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Erling Haaland joined Manchester City in the summer transfer window. Haaland is currently the most talked about player in football due to his ability to score goals and provide assists. The youngster came to the Premier League and broke numerous records, won two titles and could add one more as Manchester City reached the Champions League final.

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