FIFA: Rodri might likely win Ballon d’Or even though he is currently on fourth position
The first glimpse into the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award has emerged, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri ranking fourth in the fan vote on the official Ballon d’Or website, according to Sportskeeda.
Despite his impressive season, Rodri garnered only 6.6% of the votes, trailing behind frontrunner Vinicius Junior, who dominated with 64.6%.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius, a key figure in Los Blancos’ La Liga and Champions League triumphs, is considered the favorite to claim the prestigious award.
Lautaro Martinez and Jude Bellingham shared second place with 8.2% of the votes each.
Martinez’s outstanding season with Inter Milan, coupled with Argentina’s Copa America success, propelled him up the rankings.
Bellingham’s breakout season with Real Madrid and England’s Euro finals appearance cemented his position among the top contenders.
Rodri’s fourth-place finish may come as a surprise, given his exceptional performances for Manchester City and Spain.
The 28-year-old won the Premier League with City and the Euros with Spain, earning the Player of the Tournament award.
Rodri’s season-ending injury, sustained against Arsenal, has dealt a significant blow to his Ballon d’Or aspirations.
However, the Spanish midfielder remains optimistic, describing winning the award as a “dream” and expressing pride in being part of the conversation.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Paris on October 28.
With the fan vote revealed, attention turns to the final outcome, as the world awaits the announcement of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
The Premier League is one of the richest leagues in world football, with the top teams possessing some of the most valuable players on the planet. Transfer fees have risen exponentially in recent years and, as a result, a footballer’s value in the market has grown.
It is seen as the biggest league in world football and many of the most talented players playing the sport dream of playing in the division. From Erling Haaland to Cole Palmer, there are a host of young players with eye-watering valuations.
That said, below are the 11 most valuable assets in the English top flight according to the data given by Transfermarkt. A staggering five Premier League stars are said to be worth more than £100 million.
20 Most Valuable Premier League Players (2024)
Rank
Player
Club
Transfer Value
1
Erling Haaland
Manchester City
£167.3 million
2
Phil Foden
Manchester City
£125.5 million
3
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal
£117.1 million
4
Rodri
Manchester City
£108.8 million
5
Declan Rice
Arsenal
£100.4 million
6
Martin Odegaard
Arsenal
£92 million
7
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
£75.3 million
8
Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United
£71.1 million
9
William Saliba
Arsenal
£66.9 million
10
Ruben Dias
Manchester City
£66.9 million
11
Luis Diaz
Liverpool
£66.9 million
12
Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea
£62.7 million
13
Alexander Isak
Newcastle United
£62.7 million
14
Gabriel Magalhaes
Arsenal
£62.7 million
15
Josko Gvardiol
Manchester City
£62.7 million
16
Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool
£62.7 million
17
Kai Havertz
Arsenal
£62.7 million
18
Moises Caicedo
Chelsea
£62.7 million
19
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool
£62.7 million
20
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
£58.5 million
1 Erling Haaland
Transfer value: £167.3 million
Erling Haaland with the Premier League trophy
The most valuable asset in the Premier League is, unsurprisingly, Erling Haaland. The Manchester City marksman has enjoyed about as good a start to life in England as possible, picking up back-to-back Golden Boot awards during his first two Premier League campaigns and he’s started the current season in blistering form.
Despite having only been in England for just over two years, Haaland has already scored over 100 goals for the reigning champions.. At just 24 years old, the Norwegian goalscorer is expected to be one of the best players in the world for the next decade, at least. He’s not just the most valuable player in the Premier League, but he’s also worth more than any other footballer in the world right now.
2 Phil Foden
Transfer value: £125.5 million
Phil Foden celebrating
Another player with many years ahead of him at the elite level, Phil Foden, is second on this list after being named the Premier League Player of the Season. His value of £125.5 million is less than it would likely take for Man City to be tempted to part ways with their English playmaker.
Foden registered 39 goal contributions for his club in all competitions during the 2023/24 season. He emerged as one of the most important men in a star-studded Man City team that made history by becoming the first-ever side to win four successive Premier League titles. He’s had a slow start to the 2024/25 season, but there’s no doubt he’ll turn that around soon.
3 Bukayo Saka
Transfer value: £117.1 million
Bukayo Saka celebrates for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka is one of the best wingers on the planet in 2024 as his status in the Premier League continues to grow. The Englishman has become Arsenal’s most valuable attacking player over the past two years with his electric displays.
If Mikel Arteta’s young Gunners are to win major silverware in the coming years, there’s no doubt Saka will be at the forefront of that success. The north London outfit fell just short of breaking their 20-year duck in the league, but the 23-year-old still put in an impressive showing on a personal front as he netted 20 times in all competitions last season and he’s been at his creative best to start the new campaign.
4 Rodri
Transfer value: £108.8 million
Rodri with the Premier League trophy
Manchester City’s lynchpin Rodri is a sensational defensive-minded midfielder. His work out of possession is incredibly intelligent as the Spaniard always finds himself in the right place at the right time. The 28-year-old has been heralded as one of the most technically gifted players in the engine room as he dictates the tempo of games consistently.
Rodri added attacking output to his game during the 2023/24 season as he scored nine goals and registered 14 assists. His knack for popping up with a vital goal is worth a large chunk of his valuation alone. Unfortunately, City are about to see just how valuable he is to the team, with the midfielder set to miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign after picking up an ACL injury.
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5 Declan Rice
Transfer value: £100.4 million
Declan Rice celebrates scoring for Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Declan Rice was signed for £105 million in the 2023 summer transfer window and while his value is slightly lower than that eye-watering figure, the former West Ham midfielder is still rated at over £100 million. He elevated the Gunners to close the gap on Man City, although he wasn’t able to add to his European glory from the previous year.
Not only has he put in monstrous displays at the Emirates as a defensive midfielder, but he has also transformed into a wonderfully elegant box-to-box player in the latter part of his debut season with his club. Rice is one of the best players in the world in his position, with his all-action performances catching the eye of many supporters.
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6 Martin Odegaard
Transfer value: £92 million
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard has matured enormously in front of fans’ eyes in recent years. The Norwegian wizard has become known for his tireless work rate as well as his intricate passing ability. Odegaard can see things on the pitch that those in the stands even struggle to spot.
To be the club captain of Arsenal at 25 years old is a remarkable achievement and shows the level of respect he has among the extremely talented group. Odegaard’s rise to prominence has been wonderful, and he is now among the most valuable assets in the biggest league in world football. From wonderkid to world-class talent, his journey has been immense.
7 Cole Palmer
Transfer value: £75.3 million
Cole Palmer celebrates scoring for Chelsea.
Cole Palmer was perhaps the breakout superstar of the 2023/24 Premier League season as he cemented himself as the first name on the teamsheet at Chelsea. His move from Manchester City was completed for far less than his current £75.3 million valuation, but his meteoric rise to become one of the most exciting talents in the division has seen a sharp increase in his market value.
The England international registered 33 goal contributions in just 34 league appearances during his first season at Stamford Bridge as he was a rare bright spark in Chelsea’s otherwise disappointing campaign. Proving he wasn’t just a one-season wonder, he’s returned in a similar vein of form this time around and became the first player in Premier League history to net four goals in the first half of a football game as Chelsea ran riot against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Arsenal’s William Saliba.
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8 Bruno Guimaraes
Transfer value: £71.1 million
Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes acknowledges fans
Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with moves to both Man City and Arsenal following his move to St. James’ Park. That’s a testament to how impressive the Brazilian midfielder has been for Newcastle United since moving to the Premier League in early 2022.
Since arriving from Ligue 1, he’s taken to the English game like a duck to water. His ferocious temperament along with his cultured nature in possession have proven to be a wonderful combination for the Magpies as they secured Champions League qualification in his first full campaign. His value is said to be just over £70 million, but his release clause is reported to be £100 million, meaning Eddie Howe’s men would bring in a significantly bigger fee should Guimaraes depart.
9 William Saliba
Transfer value: £66.9 million
Saliba
William Saliba is among the top centre-backs in world football, with many now believing the Frenchman is the best the English top flight has to offer. His Rolls-Royce displays at the heart of the Arsenal backline have put him in conversations alongside the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ruben Dias at the age of just 23.
He has been a rock at the back for the Gunners in two successive title charges and many believe his absence in the 2022/23 run-in was the catalyst for Arteta’s side collapsing in the final few weeks. The France international is now valued at £66.9 million after playing every single minute of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign. Arteta’s men are gearing up for a third successive title charge this season and if they’re to finally go all the way and usurp City at the top, this man will be crucial.
10 Ruben Dias
Transfer value: £66.9 million
Manchester City’s Ruben Dias
Ruben Dias has won the Premier League trophy in each of the four seasons he’s spent in England. The Portuguese star is willing to put his body on the line and is brilliant in possession of the ball. He’s right alongside Saliba and Van Dijk as one of the most talented central defenders in the division.
Despite having more honours to his name than the Arsenal man, the Man City stalwart is valued at the exact same figure as his counterpart. This is in large part down to age, as Dias is four years Saliba’s senior. It’s hard to imagine a world in which the Citizens accept an offer below £70 million for their formidable defender, though.
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