Here’s a look at the list of top 10 most expensive players under the age of 21, listed down by CIES Football Observatory
Top 10 most expensive U-21s (via @AgentFoden47 and @The_AJC_)
New Delhi: CIES Football observatory listed down the most expensive U-21 footballers of 2024, and the list incudes some of the top young talents who are currently active and are building quite a reputation in the footballing world. These players have truly built their reputation and their performances have led them to their high price-tags.
10. Kenan Yildiz (20)- €60.27 Million
Kenan Yildiz has truly been a revelation ever since he joined the Old Lady’s first team and the winger has been quite an asset for Thiago Motta’s side. With five goal contributions this season, the Turkish youngster has already proved himself to be the future of Juventus, leading his pricetag to a mammoth €60.27 Million.
9. Kobbie Mainoo (20)- €62.36 Million
Mancheter United have a history of producing some of the top talents in football, and Kobbie Mainoo is certainly one of their emerging talents from their U-17 academy. The talented midfielder has had a wonderful couple of months, earning his debut for the senior English side, and performing on the pitch for Manchester United’s senior side.
8. Arda Guler (20)- €63.94 Million
Arda Guler has had his ups and downs ever since he made his move to Real Madrid, but nobody has ever doubted his ability on the pitch. The Turkish international’s progress took some time to escalate to the level that his club demanded, as he managed to score six times during the latter stages of previous Laliga campaign.
7. Rico Lewis (20)- €72.70 Million
Ever since breaking into the first team of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, the 20-year-old fullback has truly proved himeslf to be the perfect replacement for club legend Kyle Walker.
6. Endrick (18)- €81.45 Million
Another one of the recent signings for the Los Blancos, Endrick’s value has truly sky-rocketed ever since he made his move to Madrid from Brazil. It is hard to believe that the Brazilian striker is still just 18 and already has a pricetag of 80+ Million Euros
5. Joao Neves (20) – €83.20 Million
One of the hottest Portuguese prodigies has to be PSG’s Joao Neves. The product of Benfica hs truly been a revelation, and he has started his life at Paris Saint-Germain in the best way possible, with six assists and a goal already in the league this season. Since his move to France, his value has risen to 83.20 Million Euros.
4. Savio (21)- €84.20 Million
Savio has truly been a fantastic signing for Pep Guardiola this season. A player that shows tremendous am0unt of flair and confidence on the pitch is truly what Manchester City needed, and the Brazilian has been providing that ever since he made his move to Manchester after a staggering loan season with Girona.
3. Warren Zaire-Emery (19)- €90.87 Million
An incredible French prospect, Warren Zaire-Emery has been a wonderful addition to the PSG squad with his versatility on the pitch and ability to do the shift in both the halves of the pitch. His value has sky-rocketed to 90+ Million Euros since his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
2. Alejandro Garnacho (20)- €95.71 Million
Yet another Manchester United prospect who has literally been the best player for them this season is Alejandro Garnacho. The young forward has already made over 100 appearances for the legendary club, and his pricetag has risen considerably over the past few seasons, with his value almost hitting the 100 Million mark, at 95.71 Million Euros.
1. Lamine Yamal (17)- €150.81 Million
The player that is topping the list is none other than FC Barcelona’s star boy, Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old annonced himself to the world during the Euro campaign, where he was undoubtebly one of the top performers, breaking a numerous records in that particular tournament. His contribution to Hansi Flick’s Barcelona has been immense as this season, he has already had 14 goal contributions in all competitions, and he looks set to give his best for the club. Currently, the teenage sensation has a mammoth pricetag of 150 Million Euros, which siunds absolutely insane.
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