Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo missing from list of most valuable players in the world

debate for best footballer in world shifts pendulum towards eir Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo. In past 12 years, Ballon d'Or has been won by Lionel Messi on six occasions and five times by Cristia Ronaldo. However, neir Lionel Messi r Cristia Ronaldo top list for most valuable players in world. In fact, Lionel Messi isn't even in top 5 in list of most valuable players in world while Cristia Ronaldo doesn't even make cut for top 10.

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Most valuable players in world: Kylian Mbappe les way

According to Transfermarkt. value of a player depends on several factors including, , contract length, club and international caps. At moment, Kylian Mbappe les  charts with a whopping value of £189 million. At Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe has been a goalscoring phemen. 21-year-old Kylian Mbappe has also won World Cup with his national team in 2018. At such a young , Kylian Mbappe is certainly a star for future and with skill, pace and predatory instincts, Frenchman is a potential Ballon d'Or candidate for future. Although it's t surprising to see Kylian Mbappe at top, it is rar strange that Lionel Messi has slumped into eighth place on list.

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Most valuable players in world: Lionel Messi value

Once ranked at number one, Lionel Messi has w fallen eight spots. Lionel Messi value is currently at £132 million. However, reason for Lionel Messi falling down pecking order is due to his Barcelona contract running down and also fact that Argentine is w 32 years of . factor is also one of main reasons why Cristia Ronaldo couldn't make cut into top 10 of most valuable players in world. 35-year-old Portuguese superstar is entering twilight years of his career and his value is probably t as high as it once was during his peak years. 

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