The most valuable XI in Ligue 1 (November 2021)

Defensive midfielder: Marco Verratti (PSG) - £49.5 million

Verratti is one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 and beyond

Marco Verratti has been around the block for so long, it's easy to forget that he's still only 29. Since moving to PSG in 2012, the Italian star has established himself as among the world's best midfielders and is currently valued around £50 million.

An underrated operator in PSG's star-studded squad, Veratti is quick, agile and technically-gifted playmaker. He's also known for his work-rate, dynamism and ball-winning abilities. He's currently the most decorated PSG star active in the squad with 27 titles.

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Defensive midfielder: Houssem Aouar (Lyon) - £31.5 million

Arsenal have been one of the biggest admirers of the Frenchman

After impressing in bits and parts, Houssem Aouar has started to deliver regularly this season, alerting many big sides around Europe. He's already contributed seven goals in all competitions, which is more than half of what he managed in the whole of last season.

Having kept himself fit, there's a renewed sense of belief and a bullish competitiveness about his game. It could help him become the player he's long touted to become.