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The most expensive players taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations, 2010

January 07, 2010 | Special Report | 3 Comments |
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Samuel Eto'o

 

All eyes will be on Angola for the next three weeks, as Africa’s finest battle it out for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 27th edition of the tournament could be the best yet with a host of European stars competing and although Ivory Coast are favourites, the likes of two-time winners Egypt as well as Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana will all feel they have a chance.

To celebrate the start of the tournament, we here at IMScouting have delved into our unrivalled database to list the most expensive players taking part in the competition.

The Special Report, which can be seen below, shows that Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o leads the way, swiftly followed by Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Michael Essien .

Barcelona duo Seydou Keita and Yaya Toure take fourth and fifth place in this report, swiftly followed by two ex-Arsenal players now plying their trade at Manchester City – Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure.

You can see all special reports at the IMScouting special report section. You can also calculate your own reports at the IMScouting report generator, which creates instant comparisons of players and teams from every league in the world.

The most expensive players taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations, 2010

PlayerNational TeamEstimated Market Value
Didier DrogbaIvory Coast30,000K €
Michael EssienGhana30,000K €
Yaya ToureIvory Coast29,000K €
Samuel Eto'oCameroon27,000K €
Seydou KeitaMali22,000K €
Emmanuel AdebayorTogo20,000K €
Frederic KanouteMali18,000K €
Sulley MuntariGhana17,000K €
Kolo ToureIvory Coast17,000K €
Gyan AsamoahGhana16,000K €
Momo SissokoMali15,000K €
Mounir El HamdaouiMorocco14,000K €
MakounCameroon14,000K €
John Mikel ObiNigeria12,000K €
Ndri RomaricIvory Coast12,000K €
Taye TaiwoNigeria12,000K €
Kwadwo AsamoahGhana12,000K €
Stephane MbiaCameroon12,000K €
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User Comments
Wow 2 time champs who hav won da toni 3 tymz in a row. En therez no way bakary kone en mbia cn b mo xpensive dan A.Song.
Chambwe,January 07, 2010
Alexandre Song? he's a regular starter at one of the world's best clubs. I really think he's worth more than martins....
Basse,January 07, 2010
where is gervinho
jack,January 08, 2010
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