10 most valuable football players in the world

Modified Jan 11, 2018 11:26 GMT

Most valuable players in the world — Who is the most valuable player in the world?

#9 Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - £81.4 million

Manchester United v Derby County - The Emirates FA Cup Third Round — Pogba has quickly become one of Manchester United's most crucial players

The world’s most expensive player just 1.5 years ago, Paul Pogba, is widely tipped to be a future Ballon d’Or winner by many of his peers and it is easy to see why there is so much hype about the talented 24-year-old midfielder.

An absolute lynchpin of the current Manchester United team, there is a notable difference in the way Jose Mourinho's team plays with and without the mercurial Frenchman. Capable of dominating the midfield battle almost singlehandedly, Pogba can be a devastating and intimidating presence in the centre of the pitch.

Although he initially struggled to live upto his huge transfer fee at Manchester United, In the latter parts of last season he really came into his own and played a crucial role in United's Europa League triumph.

With time, the huge fee paid by Manchester United for Pogba might start looking like a bargain.

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