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Chelsea Ranks 4th While Man Utd Sit 7th On The List Of Clubs With Most Valuable U21 Players

opera.com 2024/10/6

Barcelona boasts the most valuable collection of U21 players, with 14 first-team members valued at a combined €444 million according to Transfermarkt. Yamal and Gavi lead the list at €90 million each, followed by Pedri at €80 million, and Alejandro Balde at €40 million. Three players—Pau Cubarsí, Vitor Roque, and Fermín López—are each valued at €30 million.

Real Madrid ranks second, with four U21 players valued at a total of €320 million, €124 million less than Barcelona. Jude Bellingham is the most valuable at €180 million, with Eduardo Camavinga at €100 million. The gap is expected to close when €60 million-rated Endrick joins on July 10th.

PSG ranks third with a combined value of €262 million for their U21 players, led by Xavi Simons at €60 million. The club has shifted its focus from established stars to nurturing young talent.

Seven English clubs are in the top 20, with Chelsea leading in 4th place. Chelsea has focused on signing top young talents, especially from South America. Manchester United, despite having Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, is ranked below Brighton, with Manchester City in 16th place.

Juventus is the only Italian club in the top 20, while French club Strasbourg is a surprising addition.

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