Football is a money-spinning business. And the players are gradually making it big to rival some of the world’s richest in the world.
For example, Neymar Jr, popular Brazilian player, who completed a move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Ligue 1 side. In a deal worth €222 million in the summer of 2017, he has risen to become the most expensive player in football history.
A French soccer marvel and former Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe has become the second most expensive player after joining PSG for €145 million in addition to €35 million bonuses.
Atletico Madrid broke the market after signing Benfica’s Joao Felix for €126 million in July 2019 and the Portuguese star sits third on the table.
List of the world’s most expensive players
1. Neymar, Club: Barcelona-PSG, Deal: €222 million
2. Kylian Mbappe, Club: Monaco-PSG, Deal: €145m (+€35m)
3. Joao Felix, Club: Benfica – Atletico Madrid, Deal: €126 million
4. Philippe Coutinho Club: Liverpool-Barcelona, Deal: €120m (+€40m)
5. Antoine Griezmann, Club: Atletico Madrid-Barcelona, Deal: €120 million
6. Ousmane Dembele, Club: Borussia Dortmund-Barcelona, Deal: €105m (+€45m)
