As Cristiano Ronaldo baths himself in his world record 92 million Euro deal with Real Madrid, his new contract with the Spanish giants does not make him the most expensive player, according to an English report.
A study by Europe’s leading financial Consultancy, Frontier Economics, reveals that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is the most expensive player in world football, carrying a price tag of US $177 million.
That, ladies and gentleman, is US $47 million more than what Ronaldo is currently on, despite his massive transfer from Manchester United to Madrid.
Frontier Economics utilised this finding by using complex statistics to determine the value of the maximum figures in world football.
The statistics that were used to calculate Messi’s earnings consisted of goals scored, shots at goal, minutes played, international experience, individuals awards received, age, and titles won as a player.
According to the findings of Frontier Economics, the value of a player rises approximately 3 per cent every 90 minutes on the field, 1 per cent for every international cap gained and nearly 4 percent for every goal scored.
Although I am not a maths genius, Messi’s statistics this season for Barcelona would indeed produce a hefty sum.
At just 21 years of age, the Argentine international has won a Copa Del Rey, Spanish Primera, Champions League title and an Olympic Gold Medal, while playing for both club and country.
This season alone saw him score 38 goals, including nine in Europe, to see him leading the goal scoring charts in the Champions League and the major European leagues.
Throw in the fact that Messi is hot favourite for the Ballon De Or and the FIFA World Player of the year awards next season, and it is easy to see why he is the most valued footballer in the world, game according to Frontier Economics.
All this without the looks of David Beckham or the glamour of Cristiano Ronaldo.
If he continues to bring fans through the turnstiles on a constant basis, and play the football that kids use a foundation to try out the world game, than he is worth every cent.
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