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Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson ranked as most valuable African player

Renowned sports website CIES Football Observatory has rated Chelsea and Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson as the most valuable African player.

According to CIES, the parameters used to determine players’ values include age, contract duration, performances, career progression, and international status.

CIES has valued Jackson, who has become a key player for Chelsea since joining the club in 2023, at €105.4 million.

Sitting second on the list is Jackson’s compatriot and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, valued at €70.7 million. The attacking midfielder has faced challenges in his first two seasons at Tottenham, struggling to secure a regular spot in the lineup since joining from Ligue 1 side Metz. However, he has shown great potential in the limited opportunities he has received.

Ghana and West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus is third on the list, valued at €66.2 million. Kudus had a phenomenal debut season with the Hammers, scoring 18 goals and providing 7 assists. However, his performance has dipped in the current 2024/2025 season, with fewer than 10 goals scored so far. This decline in form has seen his value drop significantly.

Completing the top five on the list are Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and Morocco and Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz.

Most valuable African players by estimated transfer value, as per CIES Football

Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) – €105.4M
Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal) – €70.7M
Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) – €66.2M
Victor Okoh Boniface (Nigeria) – €65.3M
Brahim Diaz (Morocco)- €63.6M

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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