Hakmi, Osimhen & Co: The Most Valuable AFCON Combined XI Revealed

Introduction

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off in Morocco, featuring 24 nations vying for the coveted trophy on January 18th. Egypt, with seven titles, is one of the favorites, but Morocco is the team to beat, having reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. As the tournament begins, Transfermarkt has compiled the most valuable XI from players at AFCON, using market values to determine the team’s worth.

Details

The combined AFCON XI features players from eight different nations, with a total valuation of €559 million. The team includes Victor Osimhen, who will carry the weight of expectation for Nigeria, and Achraf Hakimi, the most valuable player at AFCON and captain of Morocco. The team’s back four features Hakimi, with Yehvann Diouf being the least valuable star in the team at €9m.

The Squad

The most valuable XI is comprised of:
– Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, €75m) – Centre-Forward
– Omar Marmoush (Egypt, Manchester United, €65m) – Centre-Forward
– Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon, Manchester City, €75m) – Right Winger
– Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta BC, €40m) – Second Striker
– Carlos Baleba (Morocco, Brighton & Hove Albion, €60m) – Defensive Midfield
– Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal, Tottenham Hotspur, €35m) – Central Midfield
– Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain, €80m) – Right-Back
– Yehvann Diouf (Cameroon, OGC Nice, €9m) – Goalkeeper

Conclusion

The most valuable AFCON combined XI is a testament to the talent and skill of African footballers. With a total valuation of €559 million, this team is a force to be reckoned with, and fans can expect an exciting tournament in Morocco.

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