#2 - Toni Kroos (£63 million)
From being surplus to requirements at Bayern Munich to becoming the most vital player in the midfield for Real Madrid – Toni Kroos has come a long way. He is easily their most consistent player and he is always there when they need him.
The German is always calm when he has the ball at his feet and finished the last season with an incredible pass success percentage of 92%. He finds Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo even if he's surrounded by 3-4 players.
Along with Luka Modric and Casemiro, he has revolutionized Real Madrid's midfield. The trio is the main reason behind the club winning back-to-back Champions League titles.
Edited by Sripad