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#2 Lionel Messi - £162 million
Undoubtedly the greatest Barcelona player of all time, Lionel Messi has arguably taken his game to new heights under Ernesto Valverde this season. Playing in a slightly deeper role in the beginning of this season, the Argentine maestro has been a brilliant playmaker cum goalscorer for Barcelona this season.
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With Real Madrid in blistering form last season and with Neymar departing in the summer transfer window, questions were raised about Barca's chances this season. However, Messi almost single-handedly has answered all those questions and it will be interesting to see just how much longer the 30-year-old can maintain his incredible level.
With the World Cup coming up, Messi will be determined to play his best and guide Argentina to the title. If Argentina does end up winning the World Cup this year, Messi will definitely go down in history as the greatest player of all time.
