The CIES football observatory regularly calculates the transfer values of players from the five main European leagues. When creating a current list of the most expensive football players Key parameters were taken into account, such as the player’s age, his role on the field, contract length, performance, etc. Moreover, players from the Premier League make up exactly half of the top ten.
10. Paul Pogba - 147.5 million euros
Paul's transfer from Juventus in 2016 cost the Manchester United club 105 million euros. At that time, the young athlete was the most expensive football player in the world.
The success of the current Manchester United team shows a marked difference in the way Jose Mourinho's side play with and without their central midfielder. Capable of dominating the midfield battle almost single-handedly, Pogba is worth every euro that was invested in his 'acquisition'.
Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says he is pleased with Paul Pogba, who has shown consistency and consistency in his performances.
9. Antoine Griezmann - 150.2 million euros
The leading Atletico Madrid forward may soon move to Real Madrid. According to the Spanish press, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to offer not only monetary compensation for the 27-year-old football player, but also his team’s midfielder Dani Ceballos.
To retain a promising player, Atlético can raise Griezmann's salary to twenty million euros per year.
8. Romelu Lukaku - €164.8 million
Another Manchester United player is in the top 10 most expensive football players in the world. In 2017, the English football club paid 84.7 million euros for Lukaku’s transfer from Everton. This made the leading scorer in the history of the Belgian national team also the most expensive striker in the history of England. However, Romelu has come under a lot of criticism lately as his recent performances have not lived up to expectations.
However, 24-year-old Lukaku is still far from his prime. His transfer fee in the recent past and in the years to come will reflect his playing potential.
7. Kevin De Bruyne - €167.8 million
One of the most complete midfielders in world football, he is undoubtedly the jewel in Manchester City's crown. Known for his impeccable technique, wide range of skills and ability to score goals from long range, the attacking midfielder has played a key role in Manchester City's success in both the Premier League and Champions League.
De Bruyne is one of the few players capable of breaking the Ballon d'Or duopoly held by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo since 2008.
6. Dele Alli - 171.3 million euros
Considering his age (he is 22 years old), Alli has had a fantastic career. He jumped straight from Ligue 1 to the Premier League as a teenager. And signed for Tottenham in February 2015 for an initial fee of £5 million. After an impressive start to his Premier League career, scoring five goals and providing three assists in his first 18 league matches, he has been rewarded with a new long-term contract until January 2021.
And although Dele is not yet the most expensive football player in the world, he is one of the best midfielders according to CIES.
5. Paulo Dybala - 174.6 million euros
Forward Paulo Dybala, who plays for Juventus, is becoming Argentina's new superstar. He has already set a personal scoring record, scoring 25 goals this season in all competitions.
In the last match against Benevento, the Argentine scored three goals (hat-trick), two of them from penalties. This is Dybala's third hat-trick of the season.
4. Kylian Mbappe - 192.5 million euros
This is the youngest athlete in our ranking of the most expensive football players in the world. The striker of the Paris Saint-Germain club is 19 years old, and already has a successful participation in the French championship match for the Monaco club and a brilliant performance in the Champions League. And the title of the best young French footballer in Ligue 1 at the end of the 2016/17 season.
His transfer from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain cost the French club 180 million euros.
3. Harry Kane - €194.7 million
The Tottenham Hotspur player has established himself as the greatest striker since Alan Shearer. And perhaps he will reach even greater heights in the coming years if he can avoid the serious injuries that repeatedly threatened his predecessor's career.
Dedicated to the game, Kane said he had to sacrifice a lot to compete with stars like Ronaldo and Messi: “They have been such good players over the last ten years or so that they have dominated football, and rightly so,” he said Kane. “I am proud that I competed with them on equal terms and won. I hope to win every year. Not only to beat them once, but also to win as many cups as they did,” the athlete added.
2. Lionel Messi - $202.2 million
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona striker is one of only two players on the planet whose transfer would cost more than €200 million (based on CIES calculations).
The only thing stopping Messi from being crowned the greatest player of all time is not winning the World Cup. Perhaps the situation will change when the Argentina national team takes part in the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Russia in 2018. By the way, those who couldn’t get to this World Cup.
1. Neymar - 213 million euros
Who could afford to buy the most expensive football player for 222 million euros? French giants Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few clubs in the world capable of this. In the summer of 2017, the Brazilian soccer star received an offer that she simply could not refuse. Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain to show his ambitions and get out of the shadow of Lionel Messi.
However, just recently, information appeared in the Don Balon publication that the most expensive football player in the world in 2018 is considering the possibility of moving to Manchester United. And a preliminary agreement with the English club has allegedly already been reached. But Neymar did not want to move to Real Madrid. He previously played for Barcelona and fears that Real Madrid fans will view his appearance at the club negatively.
The table shows from left to right: place, player's club, league, age, contract expiration date, national team.
Spectators remember the amazing and unforgettable moments of everyone’s favorite game thanks to the players. These heroes of the green field are a wonderful example of courage and perseverance. Having shown themselves to be excellent, they will forever remain in the history of world football. Who is on the list of the most famous football players in the world? You may be familiar with their names and stories of climbing to the podium.
10 David Beckham
Many young men imitated him and, adapting to him, asked hairdressers to create exactly the same hairstyle as the hero of the football field. But, of course, he achieved success thanks to his athletic ability. Six league titles, Champions League winner. In 2004, Beckham was recognized as the highest paid football player. He holds the championship in the number of matches played. In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II awarded David the Order of Merit for his services to his sporting career.
9 Alfredo di Stefano
With Real Madrid, he won 8 championships and 5 European Cups. During his sports life he scored 706 goals and also won two golden balls. He is called the white king and lord of Real Madrid. Thanks to his masterly run with the ball, he was remembered by everyone for his assertiveness and irrepressible energy. The stadium was named after him and a monument was erected.
8 Johan Cruyff
The Dutch footballer scored 425 goals. His three golden balls clearly highlight the quality and effectiveness of each game played. He had absolutely no plans to become a football player. Heart problems, which were inherited, were an obstacle. But it so happened that the family, due to financial difficulties, was forced to settle in a house located near the stadium. This proximity and meeting with a wonderful coach played a certain role in my sports career.
7 Michel Platini
He is the only football player to have been awarded the Ballon d'Or award three years in a row. His rapid career began with Juventus. The title “Best Sniper” was awarded to Michel for his good results. Two-time champion of Italy, winner of the European Cup, but the World Championship remained unconquered. In 1997, Platini ended his football career and began coaching. The position of UEFA President is a great final step.
6 Franz Beckenbauer
Legendary German defender. 850 matches, 111 goals, two Ballons d'Or, a three-time Champions Cup winner and the discovery of a new tactic called the "Free Defender" - this is the result of a sports career. These ordinary numbers cannot always tell about perseverance and patience, about courage and perseverance. Hours of training and difficult matches are familiar only to those who take part in them. Football fans only analyze victories, while simple everyday life remains behind the curtain.
5 Ronaldinho
Already in childhood he showed himself to be an excellent football player. He received his nickname due to his young age in the Gremio team. The Brazilian athlete was applauded by the fans. The crowded Madrid Santiago Bernabeu (stadium in the capital of Spain) enthusiastically welcomed the famous Ronaldinho. 765 matches, 297 goals - this is the effort, and the awards are the Golden Ball, the title of Spanish Champion (twice winner), winner of the Champions League and recognition from football fans.
4 Zinedine Zidane
French footballer and wonderful coach. His name is firmly on the list of the world's greatest footballers. Three titles of the best football player, the Golden Ball, the World Champion, the European Champion, the best coach of the Real Madrid club - these achievements speak volumes. But perhaps the most enthusiastic words come from fans who love this talented man, called “Zizi” for short.
3 Diego Armando Maradona
There is probably not a single person on planet Earth who has not heard this name. Coming from a simple family, an Argentine boy at the age of six received a ball as a gift. This momentous event determined the future. He is called both God and the Devil. To play like that on the field, you need to have a certain gift. Champion of Italy, Best Player, World Champion, Champion of Argentina. These titles are enough for the love and recognition of football fans.
2 Pele
The Brazilian athlete is called the “King of Football”. A remarkable 1,228 goals, three league titles. When Pele scored his thousandth goal in November 1969, Santos decided to celebrate this day as Pele Day. The play of the outstanding striker was able to stop hostilities for some time. Two opposing sides came to watch the famous football player play and forgot about their desire to fight. He is considered the second football player of the 20th century.
1 Lionel Messi
This Argentine footballer is the best player of all time. Having competed since the age of 17, he has already won the title of champion of Spain (8 times), winner of the Champions League (4 times). The list of victories can be continued endlessly - the Spanish Cup (5 times), the Spanish Super Cup (7 times), the European Super Cup (3 times) and others. Five golden balls and three golden boots. Young and energetic Lionel never ceases to amaze. Football fans will hear about it more than once.
Success comes only when a person knows his goals. Gradually, step by step, he is sure to achieve the desired results. Of course, for this you need to make every effort and certainly believe in your own talent. Famous football players achieved triumph thanks to intensive training and a responsible attitude to their favorite work.
We are interested in many things from the world football, football players’ salaries, their marital status, etc. I will try to publish all this as quickly as possible. In this article, as you already understand, I will write top football players according to the Russian public!
At the end of the article, I will write to you about a very nice online store of football paraphernalia!
Let's get to the main point!
1) Zinedine Zidane
This French athlete is very popular football player, despite the fact that he hasn’t played for a long time! Many consider him the best football player of all times!
2) LIONEL MESSI
This player left big marks in the history of football! Throughout his career, he broke many records and received a huge number of titles! Messi - best player Barcelona, and perhaps the world!
3) CRISTIANO RONALDO (Cristiano Ronaldo)
Today there are many disputes about who is the best player, among these disputes is Ronaldo, and with him Messi, about whom you read above. This player has also earned a lot of honor and respect among various magazines, rankings, etc.
4) RONALDO
Brazilian footballer. In Russia he is known as Ronaldo the Zubastic. In one of his interviews, Zidane said that this football player is one of the best players in the entire history of football, by the way, he also noted that Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are not suitable for this title.
5) LEV IVANOVICH YASHIN
Our Compatriot. He played for the Dynamo club (Moscow). The only goalkeeper in history to receive the Ballon d'Or. He is called a goalkeeper from God.
6) PELE
King of Football. Pele is ranked first among the best players of the 20th century according to World Soccer magazine. He holds the record for the number of world championships won as a player - 3 titles.
7) JOHANNES CRUJFF
Former Dutch football player. He is second in the ranking after Pele. Best European Footballer 1971, 1973, 1974.
8) FRANZ BECKENBAUER
9) DIEGO MARADONA (Diego Maradona)
A legend of world football, the best football player in the history of Argentina, and of course the favorite of the Russian public!
10) ROBERTO CARLOS and DAVID BECKHAM
I thought for a long time which one to choose, but I didn’t bother and wrote both)
It is difficult to choose just ten from such a large number of football players. I would also include Alfredo Di Stefano, Ronaldinho and many other football players, but what’s done is done!
Of course, I understand that I’m not a professional in this matter, and everyone has different opinions, so WRITE YOUR TOP TEN IN THE COMMENTS!!!)
Welcome again to the sports section. Today we will talk about the most popular game in the world, and we will talk about football. More precisely, we will try to answer the most pressing and important question for everyone, Who is the best football player in the world in the history of football? The real idols of this game, who have written themselves down as one of the best for centuries. All this credit goes to their incredible performance on the field. Of course, this list will be quite subjective, but we tried to choose top 10 best football players, in the world of which surnames were written into history.
Of course, every football fan has his own idol, whom he has held or is holding his fists for throughout his career. However, if you have your own thoughts about who should be on the list, then we recommend that you write your comment below the list. Well, let's go.
The best football players in the world
10th place – Zlatan Ibrahimovic
This football player deserves to open our top ten. Plays as a forward for the Swedish national team. The career of this talent began back in 1999 in his hometown. In two seasons, he managed to score 16 goals, which greatly attracted the attention of prestigious clubs from Europe. Zlatan preferred the Ajax club and was able to score 35 goals in 74 matches. Just unbelieveble. Then there were such famous clubs as Inter, Milan, Juventus and Barcelona. Playing for the best football clubs, he scored many beautiful goals, which only added to his ranking in the world list of the best football players, and his fame only grew in popularity. The footballer's debut was for the Swedish national team in 2001, where he played in two World Cups and 4 European Football Championships. No wonder Zlatan is considered the best striker in the history of his country.
9th place – Alferdo Di Stepano
Old school, many football fans may not have heard of such a football player. Well, there’s nothing we can help remind you of, because his position is even better than Zlatan’s. The football player has three citizenships. He played six times for the Argentina national team, scored six goals for the Colombian national team and played 31 matches for the Spanish national team. It was not for nothing that Alferdo was considered the top scorer in Argentina and Spain. At the same time, he actively showed himself playing for Real Madrid. The footballer’s nickname was “White-Armed Arrow.” That’s what his fans called him, because it’s not without reason that many authoritative magazines and ratings consider Alferdo di Stepano the best football player in Spain.
8th place – Michel Platini
Everyone knows this name, or more precisely Michel Francois Platini, who has been repeatedly considered one of the best football players of the twentieth century. What Platini did with the ball on the field was live magic tricks. During his career he played over 600 matches and scored over 300 goals. Top scorer in 1983, 1984 and 1985. We agree that the latest news does not protect Platini, but what he has done for world football over the decades is much more than one high-profile scandal related to money.
7th place – Ronaldo
Yes, yes, almost everyone knows the “toothy” of this handsome guy. After all, he is also one of the best players of the twentieth century. The Brazilian star has won the World Cup, was the top scorer in 2002, and was also the best player of the decade. In 1996, 1997 and 2002 he was the best football player according to FIFA. And the legendary 15 goals that the footballer scored at the World Cup stages speak for themselves. This guy knew his stuff. I would like to add a very important point that many ratings and authoritative football magazines compare the playing skills of Luis Ronaldo with Pele. There is no doubt that everyone has their own personal opinion on this information, but the striking technique speaks volumes. Of course, 7th place is not 2nd or even 1st, so for each favorite Ronaldo will be his own the best football player in the history of football A.
6th place – Zinedine Zidane
Another world-famous football player, whom even people far from football know. He could easily have been placed on the first line, but so far in our ranking of the best football players he is in sixth place. 1998 and 2000 FIFA World Cup. What kind of game did “Zizu” show? It was phenomenal; full stadiums came to his matches. It’s no wonder what kind of guns the football player fired at the opponent’s goal.
As of 2017, football legend Zidane has written himself into history as the best French football player ever. According to UEFA, he is considered the best player of the last half century. Let's also add an interesting fact: the best goal in the history of football was scored by Zidane.
5th place – Ronaldinho
Brazilian talent, or rather a football guru. The best of the best. Winner of the prestigious award - Golden Ball. Best Footballer of 2004-05. Attacking midfielder position. Ranaldinho plays feints and tricks with the ball. He loved to play with football players and then spectacularly score beautiful goals.
4th place – Franz Beckenbauer
The football player was born in Munich. Winner of the world championships. He played as a central defender. It was Beckenbauer who promoted this role as a defender to the masses. Played over 700 matches. He played only for the Bayern national team. His dedication to this team speaks for itself, because he later became a coach.
3rd place - Cristiano Ronaldo
Football ratings do not always include Ronaldo in the list of the best football players in the world in history, but he definitely deserves third place. The Portuguese's level of play on the field has increased greatly in recent years. Experts say that he single-handedly pulls out the Portuguese national team. Cristiano is recognized as the best scorer in the history of Portugal, and is also recognized as the most expensive football player. The best modern footballer like Lionel Messi. Such football stars and coaches as Jose Mourinho, Ashley Cole, Xavi Alonso, Thierry Henry and even Carlo Ancellosti consider Ronaldo a player from another planet. He is an ideal football player who has no weaknesses on the field.
2nd place – Lionel Messi
In second place is a solid replacement for Maradona himself. Winner of the Champions League top scorer title five times. Best player of 2010-2011. Scored over 300 goals for the Spanish national team. The best scorer of the Argentina national team in history, as well as the most titled football player. There is a monument to Lionel in the capital of the country. “Flea’s” technique and skill are so much higher than those of other football players that he is able to make the game alone.
1st place - Pele
So we got to the king of all football players according to many authoritative publications and opinions of football analysts. Pele is a three-time world champion. He scored a beautiful 77 goals for Brazil. Edson Arantes Do Nascimento is his full name. What is the secret of such talent? And the fact is that he always had great speed and a maximum angle of vision, which was a big advantage on the field. Huge hard work and understanding of the subtleties of the game down to the smallest details with intuition did their job. The players' excellent dribbling and dribbling skills deserve repeated attention from fans. In just one match, Pele could score more than 8 goals. At the moment, the football legend is 73 years old and he is a very influential person in the world of sports.
Afterword. As you can see, every football fan has his own idol and the team he supports all his life. Of course, maybe someone will put Pele in 10th place, and Ronaldinho with his feints in first place. Therefore, everyone has their own footballer who will be worthy of becoming the first in list of the best football players in the world in the history of football.
And here's how it turned out. And in fact, the Argentine’s place in the top is deserved, especially if we evaluate his last season. Higuain helped Juventus win everything at home and also reach the Champions League final. But something else is more important - the forward continues to score a lot and consistently, and this is the main thing. In FIFA 18, the Argentinean became a little slower, but improved his passing and dribbling game.
9. ("Real")
The German midfielder's place in the top ten is perhaps the main surprise of this ranking. However, such a high position will still not increase Kroos’s popularity in the game. Due to his very low speed (which, however, increased by as much as 5 points), Tony has not enjoyed the attention and love of FIFA fans in recent years. And it’s unlikely that anything will change in the new game. But still, we note the German’s progress - plus 2 to the overall rating, as well as a card improved in almost all indicators compared to FIFA 17.
8. (Chelsea)
According to the football simulator from EA Sports, Hazard is the best player in the Premier League this season, because all his competitors remained in the last ten. As before, thanks to his high speed, good shooting and dribbling, the Belgian will be in special esteem in the Ultimate Team mode. Especially for those players who will assemble squads of Premier League players in FIFA 18, and we bet there will be a majority of them. Compared to last year, the changes on the Belgian’s card are small, but noticeable - his passing and “physics” are higher.
7. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
The main man in Real Madrid's defense and arguably the best central defender in the world right now. By the age of 30, Ramos had gained phenomenal shape: he is good both in front of his own goal and even in front of someone else’s goal, which Atlético fans especially remember. In FIFA 18, the Spaniard became a little slower, but improved in almost all other indicators. The overall rating also deservedly increased by one.
6. ("Bavaria")
Exactly in the middle of the top ten are two Bayern players who had an undistinguished, but very good season at their highest level. The first is Pole Robert Lewandowski, who impressed EA Sports so much that they raised his overall rating by one, as well as improving his shooting, dribbling and passing stats.
5. ("Bavaria")
The second is Manuel Neuer. The performance of the best goalkeeper in the world, however, has hardly changed at all compared to last year. Which is probably fair - after all, Neuer and his Bayern had a smooth season without ups and downs, winning the home championship but stumbling in the Champions League.
4. ("Barcelona")
The collapse of the great Barcelona trio of MSN did not affect their rankings. in place, Messi even more so, but Suarez is right there too. The Uruguayan, like his colleague on the list, Manuel Neuer, has hardly changed at all during the season. The impacts became a little worse, but the “physics” increased.
3. ("PSG")
We have yet to evaluate in the future the transfer of the year that Neymar made from Barcelona to PSG. To what extent, for example, will moving to Paris affect the Brazilian’s career, and will he lose motivation? But right now, Neymar is one of the best players on the planet, both in real football and in FIFA 18. He continues to be one of two (amusingly, the other is Ousmane Dembele, who replaced the Brazilian at Barcelona) players in the game with five stars on feints and on the “weak” leg. We also expect that with Neymar’s transfer to PSG, the number of teams made up of French championship players in FIFA will increase significantly. In the new version of the game, the Brazilian became a little faster and improved his “physics”.
2. (“Barcelona”)
Once always the first in the game from EA Sports, the Argentinean from Barcelona is slowly turning into the always second, losing this year the title of best player in the world according to FIFA. Over the year, according to the game version, Messi has hardly changed at all. The only difference between his new card and the previous one is minus one point in the dribbling indicator.
1. (“Real”)
The king continues to sit on the throne. The Portuguese player had a phenomenal season and rightfully ranks first in the ranking of the best football players in the world according to FIFA 18. However, there are nuances. Over the course of the year, the virtual Ronaldo lost two points in speed, as well as one in dribbling, which most likely will not please his fans. But these are all, alas, fairly predictable changes associated with the player’s age. After all, Ronaldo will turn 33 next February.
100 best football players in the world according to FIFA 18. Part one
EA Sports has started announcing the names of the best players in the world. In the first issue - places from 100th to 81st.
100 best football players in the world according to FIFA 18. Part two
EA Sports continues to announce the names of the best players in the world. In the second issue - places from 80th to 61st.
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