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Midfielders play a big part in football as they contribute not only in scoring goals but also defending. There are numerous well-known midfielders who play for big clubs and are usually part of their starting lineups. So let’s take a look and see, who are the top 10 most valuable midfielders, according to Transfermarkt.com.
TOP 10 most valuable midfielders
10. Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Age - 24
- Club – Real Madrid
- Transfermarkt value - €90.00m
Tchouaméni joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 and has a contract until 2028.
9. Eduardo Camavinga
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- Age - 21
- Club – Real Madrid
- Transfermarkt value - €90.00m
Camavinga has been one of the key players of Real Madrid's squad. His contract with the club expires in 2027.
8. Gavi
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- Age - 19
- Club – Barcelona
- Transfermarkt value - €90.00m
The 18-year-old Barcelona star is another sensation in the current footballing world. On an international level, Gavi is representing Spain and was named in their squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in which he started in all four matches.
7. Martin Odegaard
- Age - 25
- Club – Arsenal
- Transfermarkt value - €95.00m
Martin Odegaard is one of the key players for Arsenal and has been with the club since 2021.
6. Federico Valverde
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- Age - 25
- Club – Real Madrid
- Transfermarkt value - €100.00m
Another promising young midfielder who plays for Real Madrid. Valverde's contract with Real ends in 2027.
5. Florian Wirtz
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- Age - 20
- Club – Bayer Leverksuen
- Transfermarkt value - €100.00m
Wirtz is one of the promising young talents in world football. His contract with leverkusen expires in 2027.
4. Rodri
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- Age - 27
- Club – Manchester City
- Transfermarkt value - €110.00m
Rodri joined Manchester City in the summer of 2019 from Atletico Madrid and has become a key player in the squad. The 26-year-old's contract with club expires in 2027. During the 2022/23 season he won Champions League with City and was named as the MVP in the final. Rodri was named the MVP during the Nations League final as well when Spain became champions.
3. Declan Rice
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- Age - 25
- Club – Arsenal
- Transfermarkt value - €110.00m
Declan Rice has been playing for West Ham's senior squad since 2017 and his contract expires in 2024. The defensive midfielder is one of the key players at the Hammers, however, he has been linked with a move away. He has been strongly linked with Arsenal. During the 2022/23 season, Rice won Europa Conference League with the Hammers.
Rice joined the Gunners during the summer transfer window 2023.
2. Jamal Musiala
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- Age - 21
- Club – Bayern Munich
- Transfermarkt value - €110.00m
Musiala is one of the most promising young talents in world football. The 19-year-old currently plays for Bayern Munich and represents Germany at an international level.
1. Jude Bellingham
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- Age - 20
- Club – Real Madrid
- Transfermarkt value - €180.00m
Jude Bellingham is currently the most valuable midfielder as per Transfermarkt. Bellingham has signed for Real Madrid ahead of 2023/24 season.