Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Overtakes Kylian Mbappe to Be Named World’s Most Valuable Player

• Jude Bellingham has seen his market value greatly increase since moving to Real Madrid
• Kylian Mbappe was the World's Most Valuable Player since 2018, but has dropped down
• Erling Haaland's achievements will Manchester City has seen him remain so high valued

Jude Bellingham will end 2023 on a high note.

The former Borussia Dortmund captain has become a global superstar since moving to Real Madrid, and his market value is an indication of that.

With the year coming to an end, the Englishman will see out 2023 as the World’s Most Valuable Player.

Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe held that honour last year, while Bellingham was only fourth while he was at Dortmund, SportsKeeda reported.

With the youngster setting La Liga alight since moving to Spain, Sports Brief looks at the 10 Most Valuable Players in the world.

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Jude Bellingham

Now valued at €180 million, Bellingham takes the top spot on the list.

The former Birmingham City youngster is in impeccable form for Madrid, scoring in almost every game he plays.

Bellingham has scored 17 goals in 21 games in all competitions and is one of the main reasons why Madrid ended the year as league leaders.

Erling Haaland

Also valued at €180 million, Haaland takes the second spot due to Bellingham being younger than him.

Lethal in front of goal, the Manchester City star has scored 19 goals in 22 games this season, terrorising any defence in his way.

He was a huge part of City’s treble win and will play a huge role in their potential title defences.

Kylian Mbappe

Now 25 and slightly older than the players above him, Mbappe is in the third spot but has the same value as Bellingham and Haaland.

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The French captain has been the most valuable player since 2018 and continues to prove what he can do.

With his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expiring next year, Mbappe may be taking his talents elsewhere soon.

Vinicius Junior

Another Real Madrid star and the only Brazilian in the top ten, Vini Jr is currently valued at €150 million.

A pacey winger who has the ability to bamboozle defenders, Vini has already made a mark in Madrid since joining in 2018.

Despite the problems with racism he has experienced on and off the field, the Brazilian continues to be a big-name star in world football.

Bukayo Saka

Valued at €120 million, Saka is the first of two Arsenal players to make it into the top 10.

The English youngster has already made over 200 appearances for The Gunners since joining in 2019 and poses an attacking threat whenever he is unleashed for Mikel Arteta’s side.

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The rest of the top 10 looks like this: (All stats sourced by Transfermarkt)

Top 10 Most Valuable African players

2023 was undoubtedly Victor Osimhen’s year, and he has again been ranked higher than his peers following his achievements.

The Super Eagles forward, who bagged the Serie A title with Napoli has been ranked as Africa’s most valuable footballer.

Sports Brief reported that Osimhen finished ahead of other superstars like Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Al-Nassr's Sadio Mane.