The German Transfer Markt website has updated the value of MLS (Major League Soccer) players. According to the latest data, Messi, who currently plays for Miami, has lost 5 million euros in value and is currently 30 million euros, but Messi, who will turn 37 in June this year, is still the most expensive player in the MLS, 3 million euros more than his national team teammate Almada. At the same time, Messi is also the most expensive player over the age of 34 in world football.
Messi who plays for Inter Miami Photo by Visual China
The German transfer market website wrote: Messi is still a star in the MLS, despite his age, he should still be one of the best players in the world, age is an influencing factor, and the same is true for Messi, because he is plagued by more and more injuries, and depreciation is inevitable.
The German transfer market has updated the value of MLS players, and the top 10 players are as follows:
1. Messi (Inter Miami): 30 million euros
2. Almada (Atalanta United): 27 million euros
3. Facundo Torres (Orlando City): 14 million euros
4. Cucho Hernandez (Columbus Crew): 13 million euros
5. Mukhtar (Nashville): 12 million euros
6. Phuket (LA Galaxy): 12 million euros
7. Crippler (Chicago Fire): 11 million euros
8. Buanga (Los Angeles FC): 10 million euros
9. Tales Magno (New York City): 10 million euros
10. Deliusi (Austin FC): 10 million euros
Looking back at Messi's history in the transfer market, his estimated value has remained at the level of 120 million euros for about five years from 2012 to 2017. In 2018, Messi's value reached its peak, reaching 180 million euros. After that, the value of Argentines who are over 30 years old began to decline.
In August 2021, Messi switched from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, and in December of that year, his value dropped from 80 million euros to 60 million euros. After that, during his time in Paris, Messi's value continued to decrease, reaching 35 million euros in June 2023. Until this week, the 36-year-old Messi's value fell again, falling to 30 million euros. This figure is his lowest value since 2006. In January 2006, Messi was worth 15 million euros in the transfer market, when he was only 18 years old.
Messi's value change chart
Manuel Witt, head of North America at Transfermarkt, said he was also keeping a close eye on Messi's influence in the United States, "There is no doubt that Messi had an immediate impact on Inter Miami, leading the league's worst club to victory in the League Cup, scoring 10 goals and providing one assist in seven games in the knockout stages. It's been an incredible journey. ”
Witte also explained how injuries have affected Messi's performance, "After last season's Carabao Cup, Messi's form has slipped through the hesitant schedule, scoring just one goal and providing two assists in six games since, and the international tour in the off-season may have affected Messi's fitness this season. While the 36-year-old started the season with five goals and two assists in five games, he missed the last three MLS games with a muscle problem that also saw him miss Argentina's friendly this month. ”
After Messi joined, Messi ranked second in the MLS player goal efficiency ranking
Witte further explained the reasons for Messi's drop in value and how the superstar still retains his position as the most valuable player of his age: "When he plays and is healthy, there is no doubt that Messi is still the most influential player in Major League Soccer history. But long journeys across North America and a poor pre-season tour all seem to have taken a toll on the 36-year-old's body. With this in mind, a downward adjustment of his value from €35 million to €30 million is inevitable. Messi remains the most valuable player in MLS, and Messi is also the most valuable player on the planet over the age of 34. ”
In the ranking of footballers over the age of 34, Messi ranks first, and Lewandowski, Benzema and Ronaldo are tied for second
At the same time, Messi's commercial added value is amazing. After joining Inter Miami, he helped the team recruit former star teammates such as Sergio Busquets and Suarez. The Messi factor has also caused Inter Miami's valuation to soar over the past few months. According to media reports, the Beckham-owned club has seen its valuation increase by 74 per cent, from $583 million to more than $1 billion now...... Dominic Becker, North America data manager for the transfer market, said: "All of these things are difficult to quantify, and Messi is certainly one of the few players whose transfer fee could exceed his market valuation, even at an advanced age. ”
Edited by Cheng Li
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