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The Ligue 1 end of season market value update dropped on June 3rd with 463 players in the French top-flight having alterations to their valuations. Transfermarkt’s famed market values are recognised around the world by players, clubs and media outlets. The Ligue 1 update was released just days after PSG won the Champions League for the first time in their history after their 5-0 win over Inter Milan – the biggest win ever in a Champions League final.
Unsurprisingly, PSG comfortably possess the most valuable squad in Ligue 1 at €926.5 million and the top ten most valuable players in the league are from the champions. Three of the stars of PSG’s Champions League run are now the joint-most valuable players in Ligue 1 at €90m – Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Ligue 1 clubs hand more minutes to young players than any top five league and it’s deservedly earned its reputation as a talent factory. But who are the most valuable U21 players in Ligue 1? Let’s find out!
The most valuable U21 players in Ligue 1
Again unsurprisingly, PSG have the three most valuable U21 players in Ligue 1 with the aforementioned Doué occupying top spot. It’s truly been a remarkable season for the 19-year-old after joining PSG from Rennes for €50m last summer. The French international’s market value was just €30m in August but it’s increased by €60m across the season. João Neves has also enjoyed a stunning maiden season in Paris with his market value soaring by €25m to €80m. Warren Zaïre-Emery was viewed as the future of PSG for many years but he endured a frustrating season, losing his starting place and his market value dropped by €5m in the last update.
As the graphic above illustrates, Rayan Cherki occupies fourth spot and is the most valuable U21 player outside of PSG. Cherki finally delivered on his incredible talent on a consistent basis and he earned a €10m upgrade with Manchester City and Liverpool linked to the Lyon star. Andrey Santos completes the top five after an outstanding season with Strasbourg that yielded 14 goal involvements from midfield. Santos will return to parent club Chelsea this summer and they will face a decision whether to hand him regular gametime or cash in with several European giants lurking.
