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#4 Jonathan David - €61 million
Jonathan David has been on fire in Ligue 1 in the last 12 months. The 22-year-old marksman has continued in the same vein after an impressive first season at the French club. After scoring 13 times in 2020-21, he is already up to 12 goals this season.
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The Brooklyn-born player is the highest valuable non-PSG player in Ligue 1 at the moment. Along with Alphonso Davies, he is one of the most gifted Canadian players in a long time. The 5’ 11” forward has scored an impressive 18 goals in just 24 games for Canada.
The defending Ligue 1 champions have struggled with defence this season, and are currently languishing in tenth place in the league standings. However, given the potential David possesses, it is no surprise that top European clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool and Arsenal are eyeing his signature.
#3 Kylian Mbappe - €71.5 million
Just like Messi and Neymar’s positions in this list, the one occupied by Kylian Mbappe is also surprising. Apart from Erling Haaland, it is difficult to find a striker with as much potential as the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner.
Mbappe’s transfer value would suggest otherwise. However, that is only due to the 23-year-old’s contract situation. The Ligue 1 star’s tenure at PSG ends in the summer, and he has only a few months left. Hence, his market value, according to CIES, is only €71.5 million.
He has scored ten goals and claimed eight assists in the ongoing term. Overall, the four-time Ligue 1 winner has bagged 117 goals and 59 assists in the competition.
It goes without saying that Mbappe has been PSG’s best player this season. Touted as a future Ballon d’Or winner, Mbappe, considering his contract situation, is keeping many top clubs interested.
#2 Gianluigi Donnarumma - €82 million
Gianluigi Donnarumma agreed terms with PSG in June 2021. A month later, he played a key role in his nation’s second European Championship triumph. His heroic displays, especially in the penalty shootouts, helped him earn the Player of the Tournament award.
Donnarumma was brilliant for AC Milan, and was dubbed the heir to Gianluigi Buffon in the national team. The 22-year-old goalkeeper joined PSG to take his career to the next level, as he wished to compete at the highest level in the Champions League.
Despite his young years, Donnarumma is already seen as one of the most secure shot-stoppers in the world. Last year, he was awarded the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best performing goalkeeper. In nine league games for his new team, the Italian has kept four clean sheets.
#1 Achraf Hakimi - €108.2 million
Achraf Hakimi is currently the most valuable Ligue 1 player, and by some distance. Valued at over €100 million by CIES, he is worth more than Neymar and Messi combined. Just like Donnarumma, Hakimi arrived at PSG from San Siro last summer.
The flying full-back enjoyed a fine start to his PSG career. The 23-year-old has racked up three goals and as many assists in 18 Ligue 1 games this season. Like his teammates Marquinhos and Mendes, Hakimi has been a regular in PSG’s defence.
The Moroccan is among the best right-backs in the world. In 2021, he was massively impressive for both Inter and PSG. The Moroccan international helped the Italian club win the Scudetto before earning a €60 million move to Paris.
