The 10 most valuable players in world football - featuring Premier League stars

The CIES Football Observatory have published their top 10 most valuable players in the world, and Premier League talent features prominently.

The organisation have developed a statistical model to value footballers using metrics such as player’s age, contract, position as well as data on employer clubs.

Top of the pile is Barcelona star Neymar who has an estimated value of £185m.

He’s followed by Dele Alli who has been valued at £137m.

 WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALLERS

1. Neymar, Barcelona, £185m ($234m)

2. Dele Alli, Tottenham, £137m ($173m)

3. Harry Kane, Tottenham, £135m ($171m)

4. Lionel Messi, Barcelona, £134m ($170m)

5. Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid, £132m ($167m)

6. Luis Suarez, Barcelona, £124m ($157m)

7. Paul Pogba, Manchester United, £119m ($150m)

8. Gonzalo Higuain, Juventus, £106m ($134m)

9. Eden Hazard, Chelsea, £104m ($131m)

10. Paulo Dybala, Juventus, £102m ($129m)