Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is ranked the 50th Most Valuable Player in the world, according to reputable football statistics website, Transfermarkt.
The 22-year-old has a market value of €60m, following his impressive performance for the Naples side.
Osimhen joined Napoli last summer for an African record of €81m from French side Lille last summer.
The Nigerian, who had a slow start to life in Italy scoring just 10 goals in 24 league appearances in the 2020/21 season, has become a headline name in Italy and across Europe for his prowess in front of goal.
The former Lille man has been linked with several European clubs like Manchester United and neighbours Manchester City. Recently, reports emerged that Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were all interested in the services of the striker with a transfer valuation of €100m.
Meanwhile, according to the statistics website Transfermarkt, PSG star Kylian Mbappe has the highest market value of €160m and is ranked number one in the world. Borrusia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland is second with €150m and is closely followed by Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane at €120m.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the African with the highest market value and sits joint fourth with Jack Grealish, Kevin de Bruyne, Neymar and Romelu Lukaku with €100m valuations.
Former Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, has dropped to No.21 in the world following his free transfer to PSG, but still boasts a market value of €80m.
The biggest omission from the Top 50 rankings is five-time Balon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
