10 most valuable football players in the world - July 2021

#7 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) | €100 million

Kevin de Bruyne

Kevin de Bruyne is arguably the best midfielder in world football right now and one of the best players in the world as well. He continues to show his quality and class in every match he plays.

At Euro 2020, De Bruyne was magnificent. The midfielder ran the show for Belgium whenever he played, but his tournament was hampered by injuries. The 30-year old was also the PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2020/21 season, scoring six goals and providing 12 assists in his 23 Premier League starts.

De Bruyne's creativity and passing ability are world-class, while his drilled crosses into the box are well renowned. He is the most important player in one of the best club sides in the world.

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#6 Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) | €100 million

Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku is one of the best strikers in world football and has been in frightening form in recent seasons.

Lukaku has flourished at Inter Milan after a mixed spell with Manchester United. Last season, he made 32 Serie A starts, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists as Antonio Conte's men won the league title. Lukaku was undoubtedly Inter Milan's most important player.

Romelu Lukaku’s agent Pastorello about Chelsea and Manchester City rumours from UK: “There’s absolutely no problem with Inter. Romelu is on holiday”. 🇧🇪 #CFC #MCFCInter consider Lukaku as one of the untouchable and key players this summer.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2021

The 28-year old was in good form at Euro 2020 as well. He scored four goals for Belgium at the tournament and was his nation's best player. Lukaku is also his national team's all-time top goalscorer.

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#5 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | €100 million

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has been phenomenal for Liverpool for some time now and has been one of Jurgen Klopp's most important players at the club.

Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, Salah has transformed into one of the best players in the world. The Egypt international made 34 starts in the Premier League last season, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists as Liverpool finished third.

The 29-year old has evolved into a lethal forward, having started his career as a winger. Salah has consistently been linked with a move away from Liverpool, with Real Madrid and Barcelona among the clubs interested.

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#4 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) | €100 million

Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho will soon be officially revealed as a Manchester United player. The club have already announced his signing during the Euros.

Manchester United were heavily interested in Sancho last summer, but failed to sign him. One of the best young players in world football, the 21-year old was incredibe at Borussia Dortmund after joining the club in 2017 from Manchester City.

"Hate will never win."Jadon Sancho speaks out after England’s Euro 2020 final loss. pic.twitter.com/TQN9kRMvN4

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 14, 2021

Last season, Sancho made 24 Bundesliga starts, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists. A versatile forward, the England international is highly creative and technically gifted. Sancho is likely to start as a right-winger at Manchester United in the upcoming season.

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