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News, Blog and GuidesAs expected, Lionel Messi tops the table; however, it is the Liga MX that takes the lion’s share of the list.
Sebastián GómezSebastianGomRosJoe Brennanj4brennanUpdate: Apr 3rd, 2024 06:51 EDT0
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The final stages of the CONCACAF Champions Cup have arrived, the tournament that brings together the top teams from Central and Northern America. It is the most prestigious tournament of the confederation due to the spotlight that has been focused on MLS and Liga MX; there is a direct rivalry between the two divisions, adding to the fascinating ties that have been witnessed in recent times.
The fact that there is a competition starring Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Sergio Canales and Andre Pierre Gignac, (among others) are present, has seen the attention surrounding the game increase hugely. The curious thing is that, despite the huge signings, only two of the aforementioned players are among the top 10 most valuable players in the transfer market.
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The 10 most valuable players in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
As expected, Lionel Messi is the man at the top of the list with a value (according to Transfermarkt) of $30 million. From there, most of the players that follow belong to Liga MX, although only two of them are Mexican.
There are seven Liga MX players on the roster, compared to only three from Major League Soccer. The total of the valuations rises to $115 million in total, of which $30 million belong solely to the Argentine, while $20 is split between both Erick Sánchez and Julián Quiñones.
Here is the full list:
Most valuable players in the CONCACAF Champions Cup:
Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | $30 millionJuan Hernández | Columbus Crew | $13mSergio Canales | Monterrey | $11mÉrick Sánchez | Pachuca | $10mJuan Brunetta | Tigres | $10mJulián Quiñones | América | $10mFederico Redondo | Inter Miami | $9mFernando Gorriarán | Tigres | $8mÁlvaro Fidalgo | América | $8mGermán Berterame | Monterrey | $7m
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— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 3, 2024
