10 Most valuable teenagers in football right now

• A lot of teenagers have grabbed the headlines this season
• Pablo Gavi is the most valuable teenager in the football world
• Other Barcelona players ranking among the top ten valuable players under the age of 20 are Lamine Yamal and Vitor Roque 

From Barcelona’s duo Pablo Gavi and Lamine Yamal to Manchester United’s star Alejandro Garnacho, the most valuable teenagers in football are some of the most popular youngsters in the game. These players have been a standout for their teams for the past few seasons and it’s no surprise that their value is higher compared to very many established footballers.

Based on data we have collected from Transfermarkt, we have decided to bring you the list of players aged 19 and below with high transfer values. With that said, here are the top 10 most valuable teenagers in football right now.

10. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) – £34.3 Million

Alejandro Garnacho. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Alejandro Garnacho needs no introduction. The Argentine star has been a key player for Manchester United for the past two seasons, scoring crucial goals. His transfer value is £34.3 million, which we think is very low considering he is one of the most exciting young players in the world.

9. Leny Yoro (LOSC Lille) – £34.3 Million 

Many players on the list of most valuable teenagers in football right now are midfielders and forwards. However, Leny is proving to be a master at stopping those forward players. The 18-year-old Frenchman plays for Lille as a centre-back and has already locked horns with top footballers such as Kylian Mbappe.

8. Vitor Roque (Barcelona) – £34.3 Million 

While many youngsters are making a name for themselves under Xavi at Barcelona, Vitor Roque has been slightly left behind. However, he is one of the top young players in the world, which is why he has already played several times for Barca and already earned an appearance for the Brazil national team at international level.

7. Samu Omorodion (Deportivo Alaves) – £34.3 Million

Samu Omorodion. Photo/ Nigeriasoccernet.

Samu Omorodion may be a strange name to many football fans but he is truly a top talent. The 19-year-old currently plays for Deportivo Alaves on loan from Atletico Madrid and has impressed when with the ball in front of goal. With his value reaching £34.3 million, Samu is one of the most valuable teenagers in football.

6. Joao Neves (Benfica) – £38.6 Million 

Joao Neves, valued at  £38.6 million, is one of the best young players in Portugal right now. The 19-year-old plays as a midfielder and is already on the radar of several top European clubs. It is reported that Manchester United are ready to bid up to £100 million to sign the Portuguese youngster this summer.

5. Endrick (Palmeiras) – £47.1 Million 

Endrick is probably the next big thing Brazil has produced. The 17-year-old plays for Palmeiras but is expected to join La Liga giants Real Madrid this summer as soon as he turns 18. Endrick already showed the world his ability last month by scoring a superb goal as Brazil beat England 2-1. His transfer value is £47.1 million.

Endrick. Photo/ Goal.com.

4. Evan Ferguson (Brighton) – £51.4 Million 

Evan Ferguson is an Irish footballer playing for English Premier League club Brighton. His goalscoring form was impressive last season but has seen his game time reduced by manager Roberto De Zerbi this campaign so that he can avoid picking up injuries. Ferguson’s value is £51.4 million.

3. Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG) – £51.4 Million 

PSG have a gem in Warren Zaire-Emery. A product of the academy, Zaire-Emery has risen through the ranks and made his debut at the age of 16. Now aged 18, he is one of the most valuable teenagers in football now with his value being £51.4 million.

2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – £64.3 Million 

Lamine Yamal is probably the most exciting youngster in the football world at the moment. He is just 16 but has already established himself as a key member of Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona team. During the first year of his professional career, Yamal has set various record, won the La Liga title and played for the Spain national team. He is valued at £64.3 million.

1. Pablo Gavi (Barcelona) – £77.1 Million

Gavi. Photo/ TEAMtalk

Topping the list of the most valuable teenagers in football is Pablo Gavi. The 2004-born midfielder will turn 19 at the start of next season but has already established himself as one of the key players of both Barcelona and the Spain national team. Gavi has been out for the majority of the 2023-24 season and is expected to miss the 2024 Euros tournament which will be played this summer due to an ACL injury.