Barcelonaโs rising star, Lamine Yamal, has topped the list as the most valuable under-21 footballer in the world, according to the latest data from the CIES Football Observatory. At just 17, Yamal has achieved an estimated transfer value of โฌ180.9 million (ยฃ150.7m), making him the highest-valued teenager in the sport.
His rapid ascent follows his recent win of the Kopa Trophy at the 2024 Ballon dโOr ceremony, where he was recognized as the best player under 21.
Trailing Yamal is Manchester Unitedโs Alejandro Garnacho, with a valuation of โฌ114.8 million (ยฃ95.6m). Paris Saint-Germainโs Warren Zaire-Emery comes in third with a value of โฌ109 million (ยฃ90.8m), while Manchester Cityโs Brazilian talent Savinho rounds out the top four, valued at โฌ101 million (ยฃ84.1m).
These four young talents have managed to break the โฌ100 million mark, showcasing their exceptional potential and importance to their respective clubs
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