Lionel Messi: Inter Miami Star Leads Most Valuable Players in CONCACAF Champions Cup QF

• The CONCACAF Champions Cup has reached the quarter-final stage
• Three MLS teams and seven Liga MX clubs are left in the competition
• Lionel Messi is the most valuable star left with a market value of €30m

The CONCACAF Champions Cup has reached the last eight stages of the competition with three Major League Soccer and seven Liga MX clubs left in that tournament.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are competing in the continental event for the first time in their six-year history after winning the Leagues Cup last year, beating Nashville SC.

They beat the same opponent 5-3 on aggregate in the round of 16 thanks to Messi's heroics and will now face Mexican giants Monterrey in the quarter-final.

Sports Brief looks at the competition's top five most valuable players via Transfermarkt.

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1. Lionel Messi

The Miami captain leads the pack with a market value of €30 million. Undoubtedly, he is the biggest player in the world and has transformed the MLS since his arrival. His value has declined over the years, with his highest ever being €180mil.

2. Cucho Hernandez

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez ranks behind the Argentina captain. The Colombian is worth €13mil, the highest value he has attained in his career. The 24-year-old has a goal in two games in the tournament this year.

3. Sergio Canales

The veteran Spanish attacker has a market value of €11mil, while the highest he attained in his career was €25mil. He will be Messi's opponent tonight with Monterrey. The pair have played against each other on multiple occasions in La Liga. Per Football Espana, he joined the Mexicans last year and admitted that he had no regrets about leaving his home country.

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4. Juan Brunetta, Erick Sanchez, Julian Quinones

Three players share the fourth spot with market values of €10mil each, including Messi's compatriot Juan Brunetta, who plays for Tigres UANL. Pachuca's Erick Sanchez and Club America's Julian Quinones.

Lionel Messi's injury update

Sports Brief reported on Inter Miami boss Tata Martino providing fitness update on Messi ahead of Monterrey clash after the captain missed the last four games due to injury.

The 2022 World Cup winner has yet to feature for the Herons since helping the team beat Nashville SC in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup but is in contention for tomorrow's game.