10 most valuable midfielders in the world right now

#2 Philippe Coutinho - €120 million

Philippe Coutinho will have to fill into Iniesta's massive shoes

Having completed a high-stakes £142 million move to Barcelona in January 2018, Coutinho has fastened his position at the Camp Nou via his back-to-back performances for the La Blaugrana.

On top of that, the 26-year-old was by far the best performer for Seleção as he racked up 2 goals and as many assists in the 5 appearances he made during the World Cup. Nevertheless, Neymar's theatrics made him the unsung hero of the team.

Coutinho is a tactically versatile player who can feature as an attacking midfielder, on the flanks and as a second striker. The Brazilian has a proclivity for Robben-ing his way inside before leathering the ball into the far corner, which has made him a menacing sight for the defenders.