Two Barcelona players in top three of the Most Valuable U-20 Players in the world | Barca Universal

"And, two spots in the top three are occupied by youngsters from FC Barcelona. Indeed, Lamine Yamal, counted among the best in the world at the age of just 18, tops the list of the Most Valuable U-20 Players in the world. The 18-year-old's market value, according to CIES' model, stands at a whopping €349.6 million, despite the youngster's recent dip in form amid ongoing issues with pubic discomfort. The gap between Lamine and the players behind him on the list is enormous."

"The Brazilian wonderkid, a former transfer target for Barça, has a transfer value of €118.1 million, €232 million lower than the Barcelona star's value. Completing the podium is another Barcelona player, Pau Cubarsi, who, like Lamine, who is valued at €112.7 million. In addition to those three, there is only one other footballer valued at over €100 million: Real Madrid summer signing Franco Mastantuono. The Argentine has a market value of €102.4 million, placing him in fourth position."

"The rest of the top ten includes Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), valued at €92.3 million, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly (both Arsenal), valued at €88.1 million and €84.8 million respectively, and Geovany Quenda (Chelsea, on loan at Sporting CP), valued at €80.2 million. Real Madrid forward Endrick also features on the list. The Brazilian ranks ninth with a value of €73.2 million. Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), with a market value of €68 million, occupies the tenth slot."

CIES Football Observatory ranked the most valuable under-20 footballers using a statistical model. Lamine Yamal leads the list with a market value of €349.6 million despite recent pubic discomfort affecting his form. Estevao Willian of Chelsea is second at €118.1 million, while Pau Cubarsi of Barcelona is third at €112.7 million. Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid is the only other player above €100 million at €102.4 million. The remainder of the top ten includes Warren Zaire-Emery, Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Geovany Quenda, Endrick, and Lucas Bergvall with values ranging from €92.3 million to €68 million.

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