10. Moisés Caicedo (90M, 23y/o)
The Ecuadorian defensive midfielder has already made Chelsea break the bank, costing them 133 million euros in 2023. It’s normal that his value has gone back down, as he’s two years older, but 90 million is still enough for him to crack the top 10.
9. Désiré Doué (90M, 20y/o)
The new PSG sensation is on top of the world right now after having won the treble and scored a brace in the Champions League final. His value has skyrocketed, seeing as he’s only 20 years of age and has already proved that he can perform on the biggest stage.
8. Michael Olise (100M, 23y/o)
Michael Olise made his 53-million-euro price tag last summer look like an absolute bargain for Bayern Munich. His market value has nearly doubled since then, after having had his best season to date.
7. Cole Palmer (120M, 23y/o)
The English midfielder is now regarded as a world-class player, just two seasons after he was sold by Manchester City for only 47 million. His value is now at an all-time high of 120 million euros. This shows how important a player’s environment is, to be able to shine and rise to stardom.
6. Jamal Musiala (140M, 22y/o)
The brightest young talent Germany have seen in a while, Jamal Musiala, is debatably the most wanted player by every club in the world. He will unfortunately be out for several months due to a broken fibula, an injury he picked up in the Club World Cup, but the football world will definitely tune in to witness his comeback.
5. Florian Wirtz (140M, 22y/o)
Florian Wirtz made headlines this summer, after signing with Liverpool for 125 million euros. Surprisingly, his value has since then risen to 140 million euros. Florian Wirtz is alongside Jamal Musiala, one of the leaders of Germany’s next generation.
4. Pedri (140M, 22y/o)
At just 18 years old, Pedri won the “Golden Boy” in 2021. It’s safe to say he has lived up to the hype, as he has, since then, won two league titles, two Supercopas, the Nations League and Euro 2024. The Spanish midfielder has proved himself worthy of being Iniesta’s successor for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
3. Bukayo Saka (150M, 23y/o)
Bukayo Saka, at just 23 years old, can take control of a game and decide its outcome. The only thing stopping him from becoming one of the best players in the world are injury struggles, which are holding him back from being able to consistently perform at the highest level.
2. Jude Bellingham (180M, 22y/o)
In the summer of 2023, Real Madrid paid 103 million euros for Jude Bellingham’s signature. A price which seems very low now, because of how he performed in his first season. His development has gone according to plan, becoming one of the best midfielders in the world.
1. Lamine Yamal (200M, 18y/o)
At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal proved to be a generational talent, fighting to be the best player in the world last season. He’s the best young talent the world has seen, since Kylian Mbappé made his debut. He now owns the top spot of the most valuable under 23 players in football, with a staggering price tag of 200 million euros.
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