Bellingham beats Norway's Erling Haaland to Most Valuable Player honour

England’s youngster Jude Bellingham has beaten Norwegian and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to the honour of the world’s most valuable player. 

Bellingham and Haaland finished in the top two in the ranking by the reliable CIES Football Observatory. 

The reliable statistics outfit, CIES, in their latest issue, revealed 100 of the most valuable players in the world. 

According to the report, the list was compiled taking into consideration the players' estimated transfer values while also factoring in transfer fees paid for the players.

Based on their statistical data and model, Real Madrid’s superstar Bellingham was ranked at the top of the list, with a value of 267.5 million euros.

Bellingham’s value sees him beat Manchester City’s Erling Haaland by 16.3 million euros, with the City man valued at 251.2 million euros in second place.

England’s Bellingham has witnessed an incredible rise in his stock following a celebrated move to Spain from Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham has become a mainstay in Los Blancos, with 15 goals contributed in 17 matches in the LALIGA.

The 20-year-old, however, is not the only Real Madrid player on the list, with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes ranked in the top five.

Vinicius is the third most valuable player in the world with a valuation of 250.3 million euros while Rodrygo is valued at 247.9 million euros.

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka completes the top five in the CIES list, with a value of 223.0 million euros.