Have you ever wondered who is the most expensive footballer in the world? While some say Cristiano Ronaldo, others claim Lionel Messi. Well, there is one football Player who is the most expensive footballer in the world. Here’s a list of some of the most expensive football players in history

10 Most Expensive Football Players In History

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10. Gareth Bale - 2013 Real Madrid €100.8m

As one of the most prolific players in the history of the game, Welshman Gareth Bale has played for numerous teams. In fact, he’s been a member of Real Madrid FC since 2013. The 27-year-old is known for his explosive speed and skill on the pitch. He’s also considered by many to be one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport. He is the one world’s most expensive player,

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9. Paul Pogba - 2016 Manchester United €105m

Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Premier League club Manchester United and the France national team. He has made over 200 appearances for the club, and scored over 13 goals. He was bought from Juventus for a whopping €105 million in August 2016.

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8. Ousmane Dembele - 2017 Barcelona  €105m

If you’re a fan of European football, you might know who Ousmane Dembele is already. He’s the French player that joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund this summer for €105 million. In fact, he’s one of the ten most expensive players in the world.

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7. Romelu Lukaku -  2021 Chelsea  €115m

He’s the most expensive footballer in the world. The Belgian international striker is worth £115m to Chelsea, making him the most expensive player in the Premier League. And he’s still only 29 years old!

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6. Jack Grealish - 2021 Manchester City  €117m

He’s the most expensive footballer in the world. The England international striker is worth £117m to Manchester City, making him the most expensive player in the Premier League. And he’s still only 27 years old!

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5. Antoine Griezmann - 2019 Barcelona  €120m

In the summer of 2019, the Spanish club Barcelona signed a player who is worth a reported €120m. Antoine Griezmann is currently the fifth highest-paid player in the world. His transfer fee is also the fifth highest in history, just behind Neymar’s €222m.

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4. Philippe Coutinho - 2018 Barcelona  €120m

Philippe Coutinho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Spanish club FC Barcelona. He is the most expensive player in history when he was purchased by Barcelona from Liverpool for €120 million.

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3. Joao Felix - 2019 Atletico Madrid  €126m

One of the best football players in the world has now become the most expensive footballer in history after being signed for €126 million by Joao Felix. He’s also the biggest signing in Portuguese history and the third most expensive footballer in the world.

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2. Kylian Mbappe - 2017 PSG   €145m

Mbappe, a young French footballer plays for the Paris Saint-Germain. The player signed a new contract with PSG and is going to earn more than €145 million. Mbappe’s transfer is the second biggest in the club’s history

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1. Neymar - 2017 PSG  €222m

As we know, Neymar is one of the most expensive footballers in the world. He is a Brazilian soccer player who plays for Paris Saint Germain and Brazil’s national team, is the highest-paid footballer in the world. Neymar’s salary is over €212 million.