The 15 most valuable footballers in the world

#6 Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - €85 million

Bale has had a subdued last few months but possesses plenty of ability

Once one of the most devastating inside-forwards in the world, Gareth Bale has been going downhill of late. He's nowhere near his usually high standards when he signed for Real Madrid, but he still remains a superstar who can tear apart defences at will.

Maybe a move away from the club will suit both parties, but he's a player who'd be tough to replace. The Welshman has also found huge success with the national team, collaborating with Aaron Ramsey, Hal Robson-Kanu, and others to take Wales to a respectable finish in the Euro 2016.

#5 Luis Suarez (FC Barcelona) - €90 million

El Pistolero is one of the best strikers if not the best

He suddenly went from being brilliant to unbelievable, when he scored an astonishing 31 goals in the Premier League 13/14, nearly ending Liverpool’s title-wait. In the end, they fell just short, but Suarez hasn't stopped.

He has continued to score at an incredible rate for his current club Barcelona, winning the treble with them. Arguably the best striker in the world, the Uruguayan is simply brilliant to watch, and every club would love to have him up front.

#4 Eden Hazard (Chelsea) - €90 million

Hazard return to form this season and helped Chelsea to the title

After a season where he was mocked for having gone 'invisible', Eden Hazard bounced back this season, silencing his doubters in the process.

Putting consistently good performances throughout the title-winning season with Chelsea, the Belgian has proved that his previous poor season was only a rough patch in an otherwise illustrious career so far, and he has so much more to achieve. It won't be a surprise to see him smile his way towards a €100+ million value in a year's time.