Barcelona's four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi would command the highest transfer fee in the game according to Swiss-based statistics company CIES Football Observatory.
Lionel Messi -- $262 million —
Barcelona's four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi would command the highest transfer fee in the game according to Swiss-based statistics company CIES Football Observatory.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or last season, has been in extraordinary form over the past year, leading Real Madrid to the European Champions League title.
Cristiano Ronaldo -- $158 million —
Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or last season, has been in extraordinary form over the past year, leading Real Madrid to the European Champions League title.
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The Chelsea midfield maestro Eden Hazard has been a key player in his club's Premier League challenge this season.
Eden Hazard -- $118 million —
The Chelsea midfield maestro Eden Hazard has been a key player in his club's Premier League challenge this season.
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Spain international Diego Costa has scored 14 goals so far this season for Chelsea following his move from Atletico Madrid.
Diego Costa -- $100 million —
Spain international Diego Costa has scored 14 goals so far this season for Chelsea following his move from Atletico Madrid.
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Paul Pogba, one of France's leading players, is widely considered to be one of the most exciting midfielders in the game. The Juventus man is one of the stand out stars in Serie A.
Paul Pogba -- $86 million —
Paul Pogba, one of France's leading players, is widely considered to be one of the most exciting midfielders in the game. The Juventus man is one of the stand out stars in Serie A.
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Sergio Aguero has been in lethal form for Manchester City this season, scoring 19 goals despite suffering a number of injuries.
Sergio Aguero -- $77 million —
Sergio Aguero has been in lethal form for Manchester City this season, scoring 19 goals despite suffering a number of injuries.
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He is one of England's most promising players and at the age of 20, Liverpool starlet Raheem Sterling could become one of the best of his generation.
Raheem Sterling $75 million —
He is one of England's most promising players and at the age of 20, Liverpool starlet Raheem Sterling could become one of the best of his generation.
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His arrival from Barcelona has transformed Chelsea's style of play under manager Jose Mourinho. Midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been one of the Premier League's outstanding players.
Cesc Fabregas -- $74 million —
His arrival from Barcelona has transformed Chelsea's style of play under manager Jose Mourinho. Midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been one of the Premier League's outstanding players.
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Chile's Alexis Sanchez joined Arsenal in the close season and has been an inspirational player for the north London club. Sanchez has scored 16 goals so far this season.
Alexis Sanchez -- $73 million —
Chile's Alexis Sanchez joined Arsenal in the close season and has been an inspirational player for the north London club. Sanchez has scored 16 goals so far this season.
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Gareth Bale has excelled since his $120 million move to Real Madrid from Tottenham. He helped the club win the Champions League and Spanish cup in his first season.
Gareth Bale -- $71 million —
Gareth Bale has excelled since his $120 million move to Real Madrid from Tottenham. He helped the club win the Champions League and Spanish cup in his first season.
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