In addition to selecting Europe’s best team, the 2025 UEFA Champions League final will include some of the world’s most valuable football players. Individual skill is expected to be a decisive factor in the match between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain on May 31 at Munich’s Allianz Arena. The top stars on both sides are broken down here.
Inter Milan’s Most Valuable Players
- Lautaro Martínez (€95.0m): The 27-year-old striker leads by example. With clinical finishing and relentless pressing, Lautaro is Inter’s primary goal threat and a potential match-winner.
- Nicolò Barella (€80.0m): At 28, this midfield general orchestrates play with vision, energy, and intelligence. Nicolo is one of the most talented Italian footballers of his generation, and it is not surprising that top European clubs, Liverpool and Real Madrid, are interested in him.
- Alessandro Bastoni (€80.0m): The 26-year-old centre-back is a cornerstone in defense. Calm under pressure and precise in distribution, Bastoni builds Inter’s plays from the back.
- Marcus Thuram (€75.0m): The striker has already repeated the achievement of his legendary father: Lilian Thuram played in the final of the Champions League 2003, where he lost in a penalty shootout to Milan. The eldest son of the family, Marcus, can surpass this achievement of his father.
- Federico Dimarco (€60.0m): This versatile 27-year-old left-back is a key outlet with pinpoint crosses and set-piece prowess.
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PSG’s Most Valuable Players
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (€80.0m): PSG’s electric 24-year-old winger is a constant threat down the left flank. His dribbling and vision make him a danger every time he touches the ball.
- Ousmane Dembélé (€75.0m): Analysts consider Ousmane to be the main contender for the Ballon d’Or 2025. However, much will depend on the UEFA Champions League final: will the French striker be able to prove himself in the decisive match of the season?
- Bradley Barcola (€70.0m): A breakout talent at 22, Barcola brings speed and directness that could be key in unlocking Inter’s structured defense.
- Achraf Hakimi (€65.0m): The 26-year-old full-back is a modern weapon—strong in defense and lethal going forward. Ironically, the Moroccan moved to Paris Saint-Germain just from Inter Milan in 2021.
- João Neves (€65.0m): Only 20, but already controlling midfield battles. Neves combines composure with bite, making him PSG’s midfield anchor of the future.
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Who Will Shine in Munich?
Inter might hold the top individual value with Martínez’s €95m, but PSG’s depth in attack—featuring three wide threats all over €70m—gives them pace and unpredictability. Expect Inter to rely on their structured defense and the midfield engine of Barella to keep PSG in check.
If the game opens up, Kvaratskhelia could be decisive. But in a tight affair, Martínez’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal could tip the balance. This final may come down to one brilliant moment—will it be a Kvara dribble or a Lautaro finish?