Football's 25 Most Valuable Players In 2010 Is Truly An Iconic List

The most valuable player in 2010 was Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi who became the first player to be worth €100 million.

Messi topped the iconic list ahead of Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo who was valued at €90 million.

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Image: PA

Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Kaka were placed third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney, David Villa, Fernando Torres and Franck Ribery made up the top ten.

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Image: PA

The likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Samuel Eto'o, Sergio Aguero and Karim Benzema also earned a spot among the top 25.

The most valuable players in 2010:

25. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) - €35 million

24. John Terry (Chelsea) - €35 million

23. Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid) - €35 million

22. Gerard Pique (Barcelona) - €35 million

21. Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid) - €36 million

20. Michael Essien (Chelsea) - €38 million

19. Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma) - €38 million

18. Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid) - €38 million

17. Didier Drogba (Chelsea) - €38 million

16. Samuel Eto'o (Inter Milan) - €40 million

15. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich) - €40 million

14. Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan) - €45 million

13. Frank Lampard (Chelsea) - €45 million

12. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Barcelona) - €46 million

11. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - €50 million

10. Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich) - €50 million

9. Fernando Torres (Liverpool) - €50 million

8. David Villa (Barcelona) - €50 million

7. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) - €55 million

6. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) - €55 million

5. Kaka (Real Madrid) - €60 million

4. Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) - €60 million

3. Xavi (Barcelona) - €65 million

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - €90 million

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - €100 million

(H/T transfermarkt)

Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, Barcelona, Messi, Ronaldo, Real Madrid

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