The Central Midfield role of a football team can not be overemphasized, hence, every football team deserves the very best in that role. To further show the relevance of the role in the game, futballnews.com has taken it upon itself to highlight ten of the most valuable central midfielders in the world.
Below are the most valuable central midfielders in the world
- Phil Foden – Manchester City
Manchester City’s central midfielder, Phil Foden, is currently topping the list of the most valuable central midfielders in the world. His current market value is €85 million.
So far this season, the 21-year-old English midfielder has made 20 appearances in all competitions in which he scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists.
- Pedri – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s central midfielder, Pedri is second on the list of the most valuable central midfielders in the world. The 19-year-old Spanish football star is valued at €80 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, the football star has made just four appearances in all competitions. He is currently battling a muscle injury.
- Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund’s central midfielder, Jude Bellingham is the third most valuable central midfielder in the world. The 18-year-old English central midfielder is worth €75 million in the transfer market.
The English midfielder has made 24 appearances in all competitions in which he scored three and provided 9 assists for Borussia Dortmund.
- Frenkie de Jong – FC Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona is the 4th most valuable central midfielder in the world. The 24-year-old Dutch midfielder is worth €70 million in the transfer market.
The Dutch football star has made 23 appearances for FC Barcelona. He has scored a goal and provided two assists this season. He is currently battling a muscle injury.
- Nicolò Barella – Inter Milan
Inter Milan midfielder, Nicolò Barella is 5th on the list of the most valuable central midfielders in the world. The 24-year-old Italian midfielder is worth €70 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, Nicolò Barella has made 23 appearances in all competitions for Inter Milan. He has scored a goal and provided 8 assists this season.
- Sergej Milinković-Savić – Lazio
Sergej Milinković-Savić of Lazio is worth €70 million in the transfer market. The 26-year-old Serbian midfielder has played 25 times for Lazio this season. He has scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in all competitions.
- Leon Goretzka – FC Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich midfielder, Leon Goretzka is the 7th most valuable midfielder in the world. He is worth €70 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, the 26-year-old German midfielder has made 18 appearances in which he scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists. He is currently battling hip problems.
- Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
Federico Valverde is currently playing for Real Madrid. The 23-year-old Uruguayan midfielder is worth €65 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, Federico Valverde has played 20 times and provided just an assist for Real Madrid in all competitions.
- Marcos Llorente – Atletico Madrid
Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid is the 9th most valuable central midfielder in the world. The 26-year-old midfielder is worth €60 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, the Spanish midfielder has made 18 appearances in all competitions in which he provided an assist. He is currently battling Strain in the thigh and gluteal muscles.
- Eduardo Camavinga – Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid is the 10th most valuable central midfielder in the world. The 19-year-old French midfielder is worth €55 million in the transfer market.
So far this season, Camavinga has made 24 appearances in all competitions in which he scored a goal and provided an assist for Real Madrid.