Top 10 most expensive players in the FIFA 2014

Soccer is famous for the notoriously spending a lot of money on signing players. The question on everyone’s minds is, ‘are they worth it’? Well, you have to read this to know. As we count the days to Brazil, let’s look at the top ten most expensive players in this year’s World Cup. It is worth to note that Bale won’t be in Brazil but his name couldn’t miss on the list. Let’s checkout Top 10 most expensive players in the FIFA 2014.

1.Gareth Bale (€100 million)

Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013

Real Madrid on 2^nd Sep 2013 surprised everyone in the whole world after they broke Christiano’s record by signing Gareth Bale with a stunning world record of €100m. Many believed that the Welsh born player’s price was overrated but he has proved his money’s worth this season for Real after scoring 22 goals in just his first season. He has a promising future and will be an all time great.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (€94 million)

Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009

The Portuguese king of football is the most decorated player in the world and after winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2012, Real was desperate to have him. The 2013 Ballon d’Or 2013 winner has proved his worth in the world and is considered the best player worldwide in this generation. He is the ideal definition of perfection in soccer.

3.Kaka (€65 million)

AC Milan to Real Madrid in 2009

There was a protest by AC Milan fans in Jan 2009 in the club’s H.Q. after Kaka was rumored to be sold to Man City. The transfer eventually failed as Kaka did not want to go to England. Eventually, after a bid by Real Madrid, there was nothing anyone could do to prevent the transfer from happening. Kaka finally left real in 2013 and went back to AC Milan on a free transfer.

4.Edinson Cavani (€64 million)

Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain in 2013

Cavani’s 3 productive years in his former club Napoli saw many feel so sad because he is a very effective and prolific striker. Aurelio De Laurentiis’, the Napoli president tried to fight for him but his efforts were not successful. Despite the sadness, he has been bought at €17 from Palermo so it was worth selling him at €60 to PSG. Cavani is unstoppable in the box and whenever he crosses the final quarter, all he does is score.

5.Fernando Torres (€58 million)

Liverpool to Chelsea in 2011

Torres was very dissatisfied with Liverpool because they were not winning any titles despite his love for the club. He was very ambitious about leaving the Club and that led to his transfer to Chelsea. Torres is a dangerous striker when he decides but still he can disappoint at times so he seems to be the only one to control his game delivery.

6.Neymar (€57.1 million)

Santos to Barcelona in 2013

Neymar, who everyone has a lot of expectations on in Brazil this World Cup, had been associated with Barcelona even before he joined the club. He has everything it takes to be the best in the world and he proofs it every time he steps in the field. The young player has a very bright and promising future ahead so all we can do is wait.

7.Carlos Tevez (€53 million)

Manchester United to Manchester City in 2009

Tevez, after prolonged negotiations between Man United and Man City joined Man City in 2009. The Argentine despite signing a 5 year contract with Man City really started disliking the club in 2010 after thorough arguments with Roberto Mancini after the coach said that Tevez had a bad attitude. Tevez moved to Juventus in 2013 and has been very successful in his time at the club as he was the top score in all games with 21 goals and the third highest score in Serie A with 19 goals. He was also the player of the year for Juventus.

8.Mesut Ozil (€50 million)

Real Madrid to Arsenal in 2013

After Real broke the record with Bale, they had to sell some of their players and Ozil was transferred to Arsenal with a season record for Arsenal. Mesut Ozil’s move to the Emirates was very promising and all Gunner fans were so excited with the new midfield. He has had a good season at Arsenal even though he would have performed better. Despite that, he is a very effective playmaker and has a very promising future.

9.James Rodriguez (€45million)

FC Porto to AS Monaco in 2013

The young player’s move to AS Monaco became the 2^nd most expensive transfer in football from Portugal. He has a signed a 5 year contract which means he will stay at AS Monaco up to 2018. This young player has broken a record in the Ligue 1 at the beginning of his career, can’t wait to see what he has in store for us.

10.Hulk (€45million)

FC Porto to Zenith in 2012

Hulk’s transfer to Zenith caused a lot of debate as it was said that his transfer fee was €60 million but it was later confirmed by Mitrofanov (Zenit General Director) that the fee was €40 and not 60. The Brazilian made the score sheet in just his 2^nd game with a long range shot. He is a striker who is very dangerous and scores with very powerful shots.

They say that everything good comes with a price and after looking at the top 10 most expensive to watch out for this World Cup; we are all excited to see what they have in store for us.