Yamal Tops Under-20 Value List at 349.6M Euros

Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been ranked as the most valuable under-20 player in world football, with a market value of 349.6 million euros according to the latest assessment by the CIES Football Observatory. The 18-year-old winger's dominance extends beyond club level, as he returns to the Spain national team for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite a recent groin injury.

The CIES rankings, released earlier this week, underscore the rising influence of young talents across Europe's top leagues. Yamal tops the list, far ahead of second-place Estevao Willian of Chelsea, valued at 118.1 million euros. The Brazilian winger, who joined Chelsea from Palmeiras in a deal potentially worth 51 million euros, has already made an impact with four goals and an assist in 15 appearances this season. Rounding out the top five are Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi at 112.7 million euros, Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono at 102.4 million euros, and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery at 92.3 million euros.

Premier League clubs feature prominently, reflecting their appeal to global youth prospects. Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly rank sixth and...