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Study: Rashford surpasses Mbappe as Europe's most valuable player

Marcus Rashford’s stock has never been higher.

The Manchester United forward has been declared the most valuable player in Europe’s top-five leagues, according to an algorithm that CIES Football Observatory created.

Rashford, whose contract at United runs until 2024, is valued at €165 million, while former list leader Kylian Mbappe has slumped to fifth with a €149.4-million valuation.

The 23-year-old England international has notched 14 goals and seven assists for a United side that sits level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Mbappe’s drop down the table is somewhat based on uncertainty over his future, as the study takes into account recent performances, age, contract situations, and other factors. There are fewer than two years left on his Paris Saint-Germain contract.

An expiring contract also explains why six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is ranked 97th. There are only six months left on the Argentine’s deal at Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, ranks 131st despite leading Serie A in scoring with 14 goals this campaign for Juventus. His contract expires in 2022.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund phenom Erling Haaland ranks second ahead of Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes.

Here’s the CIES Football Observatory’s list of the 20 most valuable players:

Rank Player Team Value
1 Marcus Rashford Manchester United €165M
2 Erling Haaland Borussia Dortmund €152M
3 Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool €151.6M
4 Bruno Fernandes Manchester United €151.1M
5 Kylian Mbappe Paris Saint-Germain  €149.4M
6 Jadon Sancho Borussia Dortmund  €148.3M
7 Joao Felix Atletico Madrid  €141.5M
8 Alphonso Davies Bayern Munich €139.2M
9 Raheem Sterling Manchester City  €136.9M
10 Kai Havertz Chelsea  €136M
11 Timo Werner Chelsea  €135.1M
12 Mohamed Salah Liverpool  €134M
13 Ruben Dias Manchester City  €126.8M
14 Sadio Mane Liverpool  €123.8M
15 Bukayo Saka Arsenal  €116.2M
 16 Achraf Hakimi Inter  €113.7M
17 Mason Mount Chelsea  €109.3M
18 Ansu Fati Barcelona  €108.4M
19 Harry Kane Tottenham Hotspur  €107M
20 Frenkie de Jong Barcelona  €105.7M
NFL

RB Gore, 37, still undecided on playing future

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — After 16 seasons and 16,000 rushing yards, running back Frank Gore isn’t ready to call it a career — not yet.

Gore, the New York Jets’ leading rusher in 2020, said he’s undecided on his future.

“I’m going to get some down time with the fam, get back to Miami and chill out with my kids,” he said Tuesday on a Zoom call with reporters. “Then I’ll see what’s up.

“I still have fun playing the game of football, but I haven’t made a decision yet.”

New York Jets RB Frank Gore sits down with Adam to talk about playing next year in what will be his 17th NFL season. They also discuss the future of Sam Darnold with the Jets and who might win this year’s Super Bowl.

“I’m not going to lie, I had a great time even though we didn’t win,” he said Tuesday. “These young guys worked their behinds off.”

Gore signed with the Jets, in large part, because of a previous relationship with coach Adam Gase, who was fired Sunday night.

“Me, as a friend, I felt for him because I know how much he loves coaching the game of football,” Gore said. “Adam was always good to me, but he knows the business.”

Gore was lauded throughout the season by his teammates for his work ethic and willingness to mentor young players.

“It was unbelievable to watch, and it made you realize what it takes to have a Hall of Fame career and what it takes to be that great of a football player,” quarterback Sam Darnold said. “And he’s just a special player, a special human being and he was put on this earth to play football.”

“If you think about it, I've never held a job in my life. I went from being an NFL player to a coach to a broadcaster. I haven't worked a day in my life.”
-John Madden


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