The football statistics website CIES Football Observatory recently listed the highest value rankings of the top five non-major leagues in Europe, of which seven players in the Dutch League are valued at more than 30 million pounds; in the first five, there are three Ajax stars listed.
Fifth place: Corkku
Midfielder Rising Midfielder Orkun Kokcu now plays for Feyernoord. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder (or midfielder) has had a good performance in recent years, with last season rumors of Arsenal's intention to bring him in (eventually signing Martin Erdegaard); this season Corkou played 30 games in the Eredivisie, scoring seven goals and nine assists. At the same time, Kokku also led the team to reach the final four of the UEFA, scoring two goals in 10 UEFA matches. Currently valued at £32 million, he is the "most valuable player" in Fayenoord's squad.
Fourth place: Urian Timber
Jurrien Timber is the only defender on this list, and the 20-year-old Dutch centre-back (who can also make cameo appearances at both sides, but mainly plays centre-back) is already one of the most watched young defenders in Europe. He has speed, shape, and a very good defensive routine, which is definitely a difficult defensive material to find in the current football world. Julien Timber has played 41 games for Ajax this season, scoring three goals and one assist, and he has played six games for the national team as a Dutch international. His valuation is similar to That of Corkku, which is £32 million.
Third place: Sebastian Alai
It is no surprise that Ivorian striker Sebastien Haller is on the list, who has delivered excellent goal numbers after coming in from West Ham this season. In addition to 20 goals and seven assists in 28 games in the Dutch League, he also scored 11 goals in eight Games in the Champions League, breaking many Champions League scoring records. The 27-year-old centre-forward, with an estimated £33m rating, is widely rumored that a number of big European teams, including Bayern Munich, are also interested in bringing in Sebastian Ale, believing he won't be staying at Ajax for long.
Second place: Cody Gackerpo
In recent years, PSV Eindhoven has produced a number of fast horse attackers, in addition to steven Bergwijn and Donyell Malen, who were previously sold, Cody Gakpo has also performed well this season. The Netherlands international has played 44 games for the team this season, with 19 goals and 15 assists, and it is hard to imagine that he is still a young man at just 22 years old. He is currently valued at £42 million, second in the Eredivisie.
Number one: Anthony
The first is, of course, Ajax's number one sought-after Ajax this summer (Anthony dos Santos), who has been delivering dominance since his move to São Paulo, playing 33 games for Ajax this season, delivering 12 goals and 10 assists. His ability to blast at high speeds, break through and shoot in and out of goal is excellent, which has brought him the attention of Manchester United. Manchester United boss Eric Tenhach has been rumored to have seen him as the number one target to bring the favourite to Old Trafford; the Brazilian star is valued at £48m, slightly higher than Cody Ghackpo.