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The Football Transfers website values him at £55m - ninth in the list of under-21 players globally.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

According to the International Chess Federation or FIDE, women make up just 10% of licenced players globally, and the gap only gets wider at the top.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

Since then, pickleball has become one of America’s fastest-growing sports with over 4 million players globally, a bimonthly magazine, weekly tournaments and a national championship held twice a year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022

Over the past few weeks, Shanghai's two clubs have signed Carlos Tevez, from Argentinian side Boca Juniors, and former Chelsea midfielder Oscar, putting both among the best-paid players globally.

From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2017

“You’re dealing with multiple countries, languages and time zones,” said Lyle Yorks, an agent who represents a number of top players globally.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2013