South American countries have performed well in international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and Copa America due to the high caliber of talent produced. Argentina, a South American country, won the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The following are the top five most valuable South American players.
1. Vinicius Junior - The Brazilian winger is South America's most valuable player. His estimated market value is €120 million. In the 2022/2023 season, he had 10 goals and 5 assists for Real Madrid.
2. Federico Valverde - The Uruguayan central midfielder is worth €100 million. In the 2022/2023 season, he scored 8 goals and assisted on 4 others.
3. Rodrygo - The Brazilian winger for Real Madrid. His market value is €80 million. In the 2022/2023 season, he has 7 goals and 5 assists.
4. Lautaro Martinez - He is South America's fourth most valuable footballer. The Argentine striker for Inter Milan is worth €75 million.
5. Neymar Junior - He is one of South America's most creative footballers. His market capitalization is €70 million.
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Manchester United overtake Liverpool in race to sign Argentina star Enzo Fernandez
Manchester United has surpassed Liverpool in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez, and they are willing to pay his £106 million release clause in full.
Following a thrilling World Cup campaign, the Argentina international has emerged as one of the game's best young midfielders, having also hit the ground running at Benfica after joining the Portuguese giants from River Plate in the summer.
The 21-year-old, who was named young player of the tournament during Argentina's victory in Qatar, is wanted by Premier League giants, with Real Madrid also said to be interested.Liverpool had been the early frontrunners, but according to UOL Esporte, United has now taken the lead in the race for his signature.
Fernandez's contract at Benfica includes a £106 million release clause, which United has informed the club they are willing to meet in full.
With that in mind, the report claims that United are now the clear favourites to sign Fernandez, with Liverpool likely to focus their efforts on signing Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham.
With Christian Eriksen and Casemiro joining the club last summer, Erik ten Hag has set about rebuilding United's midfield options.The club also pursued a deal for Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong for three months during the summer, but were unable to reach an agreement with either the player or Barcelona, with negotiations hampered by Barcelona's financial difficulties.
Casemiro and Eriksen have both taken on pivotal roles at Old Trafford, while Scott McTominay is also a regular in ten Hag's plans.
United have also exercised the option to extend Fred's contract by a year, which was set to expire in the summer.
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