Lamine Yamal Surpasses Kylian Mbappe in Market Value
Barcelona's 17-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal, has seen his market value soar to €180 million, surpassing Kylian Mbappe's valuation.
Lamine Yamal, the prodigious 17-year-old forward from Barcelona, has experienced a remarkable rise in his market value. According to the latest update from Transfermarkt, Yamal's valuation has increased by €30 million, reaching a total of €180 million. This significant appreciation places him ahead of Real Madrid's star forward, Kylian Mbappe, whose market value has decreased to €160 million.
In LaLiga, only Vinicius Junior, with a market value of €200 million, stands above Yamal. Yamal shares the second position with Jude Bellingham, both valued at €180 million. This development underscores Yamal's rapid ascent in the football world and his growing importance to Barcelona's squad.
Other Barcelona players have also seen changes in their market valuations. Pedri's value has risen to €100 million, an increase of €20 million, while Raphinha's valuation has climbed to €80 million, also up by €20 million. Pau Cubarsi's market value has surged by €30 million, reaching €70 million, and Jules Kounde's value has increased by €5 million to €60 million. Alejandro Balde's valuation now stands at €50 million, reflecting a €10 million rise, and Marc Casado's value has grown by €15 million to €30 million.
Conversely, some players have experienced declines in their market values. Gavi's valuation has decreased by €10 million to €80 million, Ronald Araujo's by €15 million to €55 million, and Frenkie de Jong's by €15 million to €45 million. Ferran Torres and Andreas Christensen have also seen reductions in their valuations, now standing at €28 million and €20 million, respectively.
Overall, Barcelona's squad has experienced a net increase of €70.5 million in market value since the beginning of the season, highlighting the club's investment in young talent and the development of its players.