Seven most Expensive Footballers At FIFA World Cup 2022 In Qatar

The FIFA World Cup is much more than just a competition between the world's best national teams. It's also a chance for players to show off and prove their worth. According to a PhotoAiD study, each national team competing in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has at least one player regarded as indispensable to their squad. Some are rising stars, while others are seasoned veterans. The most valuable player competing in the ongoing World Cup is highlighted below.

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#7 Jamal Musiala, Germany (€80.00m)

Jamal Musiala (Source: Twitter)

Despite his young age (he has only recently turned 19), Musiala has already established himself as a Bayern Munich star. He became the Bundesliga's youngest player to score a brace, as well as the club's second-youngest Champions League scorer.

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The German national team recognised Musiala's high potential and called him up to their Euro 2020 squad. It remains to be seen whether he can lead Germany to their first World Cup victory since 2014.

#6 Dusan Vlahovic, Serbia (€85.00m)

Dusan Vlahovic (Source: Twitter)

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The left-footed Serbian striker for Juventus is regarded as one of the world's best young strikers. With 21 goals, he was one of the top scorers in the 2020/2021 Serie A season.

He scored two outstanding free-kick goals in two consecutive matches at the start of the current season. Vlahovi will be an important player for Serbia as they attempt to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010.

#5 Federico Valverde, Uruguay (€100.00m)

Federico Valverde (Source: Twitter)

The 24-year-old Uruguayan midfielder is a member of Real Madrid. Valverde was a key player as Real Madrid won their record-extending 35th La Liga title and 14th Champions League trophy in 2021/2022.

On the field, he has also been praised for his work ethic and determination. Valverde will be a key member of Uruguay's national team, which has won the World Cup twice in its history.

#4 Pedri, Spain (€100.00m)

Pedri (Source: Twitter)

Pedro González López, also known as Pedri, is a 19-year-old Barcelona wonderkid. He is undeniably one of the most exciting players in the world of football.

He won the Golden Boy award in 2021. Pedri is a creative midfielder with excellent game vision. It remains to be seen whether he can lead Spain to their first World Cup victory since 2010.

#3 Phil Foden, England (€110.00m)

Phil Foden (Source: Twitter)

Despite his young age (22), Foden has won four Premier League titles with Manchester City. He also became the youngest player in English history to receive the Premier League winner's medal.

England fans have high hopes for him because he is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. His outstanding performances will be critical if England is to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

#2 Vinicius Junior, Brazil (€120.00m)

Vinicius Junior (Source: Twitter)

Most experts consider Vinicius to be the best player of his generation, alongside Mbappé and Haaland. Last season, the 22-year-old Brazilian winger proved his worth.

He was a key figure in Real Madrid's second Champions League victory, scoring the game-winning goal in the final. After 20 years since Brazil's last World Cup victory, he could be the man to lead the country to glory in 2022.

#1 Kylian Mbappé, France (€160.00m)

Kylian Mbappé (Source: Twitter)

The 23-year-old French striker for Paris Saint-Germain is currently the world's second most-valuable player (after Erling Haaland). Mbappé has been one of the most exciting players for many years and is regarded as Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's successor.

He is also the second-youngest player in World Cup history, trailing only Pelé, who is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. He would like to lead France to a second consecutive title in the world's most prestigious football tournament.