In this overpriced market, determining a player's worth is tough. Recency bias, as well as bidding wars, can exaggerate values, distorting the image.

To make things easier for the general public, the renowned German-based website Transfermarkt painstakingly keeps a list of players' projected, undistorted worth. Some of the major considerations examined while making the list include a player's current form, time remaining on the contract, and age.

Let’s look at Transfermarkt's most recent valuation-based rankings to throw light on the performances of the world's 5 most valued players.

Now, without further ado, let's get started!

#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) - €180 million

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain is presently the most valuable player in the world, with a price tag of €180 million. The 24-year-old forward's contract with PSG expires in June 2025.

Mbappe, who won the Golden Boot after scoring eight goals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has been in outstanding form for the Parisians this season. The former Monaco player has participated in 26 games for them in all competitions, scoring 25 goals and assisting on six occasions.

Mbappe scored five goals against Pays de Cassel in the French Cup Round of 32 in January, powering Les Parisiens to a 7-0 victory. He is the only player in PSG history to score five goals in a single game.