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The 'top 10' of greatest increases in market value among Barça players in 2024
Published:31/12/2024 - 16:05h
Updated:31/12/2024 - 17:56h
FC Barcelona had several assets whose market value experienced a notable increase in the year 2024. Who were the 10 best in this regard? We tell you at FCBN
The year 2024 is coming to an end and at FCBN we wanted to review the significant increases in market value among all the players currently on the roster of FC Barcelona, creating a 'top' list of the 10 most notable culés in this regard. All these values are backed by the metrics from the specialized website in these types of market valuations, Transfermarkt.
The 'top 10' of highest market value increases among Barça players in 2024
1. Lamine Yamal (+ €120M)
In this context, it’s undeniable that we must talk about the player who experienced the highest market value increase at FC Barcelona during 2024, which is the case of the talented azulgrana 'gem', Lamine Yamal. The player from Rocafonda started the year with a market value of €60M and will end with an impressive value of €180M, positioning himself as the third most valuable player globally, the second in LaLiga EA Sports, and the first regarding the Catalan squad, Spanish players, and the right winger position. An increase of €120M.
2. Pau Cubarsí (+€45M)
Moving to defense, one of the elements that has experienced a significant increase in market value is Pau Cubarsí. The defender started 2024 with a market value of €25M and will end the year with a substantial increase reaching €70M. Currently, he ranks as the 45th most valuable player in the world, the 13th in LaLiga EA Sports, the fifth in Barcelona and Spain, and the sixth globally among defenders. An increase of €45M.
3. Raphinha (+€30M)
Also discussing wingers, we have the case of Raphinha, who experienced notable growth in his market value. He started 2024 with a valuation of €50M and will finish with a total of €80M, placing him as the 21st most valuable player in the world, the eighth in LaLiga EA Sports, the third in FC Barcelona and Brazil, and the fourth globally among left wingers. An increase of €30M.
4. Marc Casadó (+€28.5M)
Another culé element that has seen a positive increase in market value in 2024 is Marc Casadó. He began the year with a valuation of €1.5M and will end with an impressive rise to €30M, positioning himself as the 261st most valuable player globally, the 37th in LaLiga EA Sports, the 12th in Barcelona, the 25th in Spain, and also in the defensive midfielder position. An increase of €28.5M.
5. Pedri González (+€20M)
In the midfield area, for example, Pedri González also increased his market value, starting 2024 with a valuation of €80M and ending it with a total of €100M, becoming one of the few FC Barcelona players whose valuation will exceed €100 million. In this aspect, the player from Tegueste ranks as the 15th most valuable player in the world, the sixth best rated in LaLiga EA Sports, the second most valuable in Barcelona, the third in Spain, and globally in the midfield position. An increase of €20M.
6. Fermín López (+€20M)
Similarly, in the same midfield area regarding players who experienced a significant increase in market value in 2024, we find the case of Fermín López, who started the year with a market value of €30M and will end with a value of €50M, positioning himself as the 90th player in the world, the 19th in LaLiga EA Sports, the ninth in FC Barcelona and Spain, and the 13th in the global midfield position. An increase of €20M.
7. Dani Olmo (+€10M)
One of the names that joined FC Barcelona during the last summer transfer market, Dani Olmo, also experienced a significant market revaluation. He started 2024 with a valuation of €50M and will end it with a valuation of €60M, positioning himself as the 51st player in the world in terms of market value, the 15th in LaLiga EA Sports, the sixth in Barça, the seventh in Spain, and among attacking midfielders. An increase of €10M.
8. Jules Koundé (+€10M)
On the other hand, Jules Koundé started 2024 with a market value of €50M and ended the year with a valuation of €60M, placing him as the 51st player globally in terms of market value, the 15th in LaLiga EA Sports, the sixth in Barcelona, the eighth in France, and second among right-backs. An increase of €10M.
9. Alejandro Balde (+€10M)
Additionally, another talented asset from the azulgrana defense line that increased his market value in 2024 was Alejandro Balde, who started the year with a market value of €40M and will end with a total increase to €50M, positioning himself as the 90th player worldwide, the 19th in LaLiga EA Sports, the ninth in Barcelona and Spain, and the third in the global left-back position. An increase of €10M.
10. Héctor Fort (+€9M)
To conclude, there is the case of the youth player Héctor Fort, who started 2024 with a market value of €1M and will end with one of €10M, being another youth player who experienced a significant growth in his valuation. He ranks as the 1034th player in the scale of the most valuable in the world, the 110th in LaLiga EA Sports, the 18th in Barcelona, the 81st in Spain, and the 57th in the right-back position. An increase of €9M.
