The Most Expensive in The Copa America: What About Messi?
All the teams participating in the Copa America are ready to seek glory in the continent's most important tournament, with their top stars in their ranks. But have you ever wondered which player has the highest market value? How much does Messi cost? Here we'll tell you.
According to the Transfermarkt portal, the players leading the list of the most valuable in the Copa America are:
1. Vinícius Júnior: $193 million.
2. Federico Valverde: $128 million.
3. Rodrygo Goes: $118 million.
4. Lautaro Martínez: $118 million.
5. Julián Álvarez: $96 million.
It's no surprise that Real Madrid players, current UEFA Champions League champions, dominate the top 5 most valuable players in the Copa America, alongside forwards from the current world champion team. But where does Messi stand?
Messi is ranked 44th in the Transfermarkt ranking, with a value of $32 million, a figure that is particularly striking considering Argentina's number 10 is 36 years old and nearing the end of his career. Were you expecting this result?