Manchester United star named the world’s most valuable player

The Manchester United star has beaten Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to being named the world’s most valuable player by the CIES Observatory.

The Manchester United academy graduate, Marcus Rashford, in a recent evaluation made by the CIES Observatory, has surpassed many players when it comes to his market value including the the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe and his own teammate Bruno Fernandes.

Currently the Englishman has a little lass than three years left on his contract at Old Trafford and CIES claim that the youngster is valued at a whopping €165 million. The study has taken into consideration multiple factors while making this evaluation.

Rashford has scored 14 goals this season and provided 7 assists across all competitions. On the other hand, despite having a similar record, Kylian Mbabbe has dropped down to the fifth position in the rankings with a value of €149.4 million, just behind Bruno Fernandes.

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The Englishman has not only been exceptional on the field but has made a huge difference to the lives of many children across the country by helping arrange meals for those in need, which has earned him plaudits from all around the world and the title of MBE.

Rashford is only 23 years of age but can already be considered as an experienced member of United’s squad and is a potential transfer target of Real Madrid. Although when asked about his future, he has clearly stated that he has been an avid fan of the Red Devils since his childhood and does not plan to leave anytime soon.

United may have started the season with some difficulties but the club are now just a single win away from reaching the top of the Premier League table. With Liverpool suffering a loss at the hands of Southampton, the Red Devils could be set to make their long awaited return to the top.