Most valuable XI in the world

Neymar (Barcelona) – Left Winger: £213 million

Considered as a future Ballon d’Or winner and a long-term heir to Lionel Messi, Neymar is the most valuable footballer in the world. The Brazilian superstar has been one of the best players in La Liga and across the world ever since he made the move to Barcelona, playing a key role in Barcelona’s stunning treble season in 2014/15 season and their double in 2015/16 season scoring crucial goals and forming a devastating partnership with Suarez and Messi.

Neymar's dribbling skills, tricks and playmaking ability are reminiscent of compatriot Ronaldinho. His common traits are his creativity, passing, finishing, dribbling, feints and technique, being described as both "electric" and "explosive".Although naturally right-footed, he is capable of scoring with both feet, as well as with his head, and is an accurate free-kick and penalty taker.

All these attributes coupled with the fact that he is only 24-years-old still make him the most valuable footballer in the world with a whopping market value of £213 million.

While the 11 is now over, many fans might be surprised by the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on the team. However, Ronaldo was ranked as the fourth most valuable player in the world and it is only because of the fact that Neymar, Messi and Griezmann are top 3, does the Portuguese superstar miss out.

In the next slide, we take a look at the 10 most valuable footballers in the world along with their market values.