10 of the most underpaid footballers in the world

Chelsea v Manchester United - Premier League
Rashford (c) appears on this list, as one of the world's most underpaid players based on their current ability

#3 Edinson Cavani (£115,000-a-week)

FC Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg
FC Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

One of Europe's most prolific target men last season, Cavani netted 49 goals in 50 appearances for PSG. Deceptively agile, strong with good technique to boot, the Uruguayan is good aerially, works hard and is also comfortable in possession.

Predominantly a centre-forward, Cavani can still play across the frontline. In all competitions this term, he has been in equally impressive form with 17 goals in 16 matches to date.

He's currently on £115,000-a-week deal with the Ligue 1 giants which expires in 2020. As someone who earns significantly less in comparison to other top strikers, he may feel aggrieved and want a sufficient increase to justify his value - not least at 30, where he's reaching the peak years of his career.

Summer arrivals of Neymar and Mbappé have not stopped Cavani from flourishing in attack, instead helping him to create more chances and cause opposition defences further havoc. For a player of his quality, Cavani is definitely underpaid.

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