Top 10 most valuable footballers in 2014-15

Here's a list of the world’s top 10 most valuable footballers in 2014-15. And yes, Lionel Messi leads the pack, a whopping $104 million more expensive than No. 2 on the list: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi, Barcelona - $262 million

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid - $158 million

Eden Hazard, Chelsea - $118 million

Diego Costa, Chelsea (England) - $100 million

Paul Pogba, Juventus - $86 million

Sergio Aguero, Manchester City - $77 million

Raheem Sterling, Liverpool - $75 million

Francesc Fabregas, Chelsea - $74 million

Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal - $73 million

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid - $71 million


(Source: CIES Football Observator)