Player value is calculated based on various factors such as age and performance, and it is largely influenced by the player's performance during that period. Which players have seen their market value increase in the 22/23 season? (Below is a ranking of market value growth calculated by the data site "Transfermarkt.") Comparison between July 1, 2022 and current market value, data as of June 26)
10th place: Alex Balde (Barcelona)
Date of birth: October 18, 2003 (age 19)
Increased value: €46 million (1150% UP)
Change in value: €4 million → €50 million
2022/23 league results: 33 games, 1 goal, 6 assists
Alex Balder, 19, is one of the players whose worth has risen significantly over the past year. The 1150% increase is tied for the highest in the top ten.
Born in Barcelona to a Guinea-Bissauan father and a Dominican mother, Balde joined Barcelona's youth system in 2011 at the age of 8 and gradually rose to prominence, making his debut in the top flight in September 2021 before serving as Alba's substitute in 2021/22, where he took over the left-back position from the 34-year-old veteran.
Balde, who became Barca's main player, contributed to La Liga victory at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Its value has risen from 4 million euros a year ago to 50 million euros. Balder is only 19 years old, it is hard to imagine how much his worth will increase?
9th place: Kim Minya (Napoli)
Date of birth: November 15, 1996 (age 26)
Value growth: 46 million euros (up 328.6%)
Change in value: 14 million euros → 60 million euros
2022/23 league results: 35 games, 2 goals, 2 assists
South Korean national team defender Kim Min-ya has become a world-renowned player in the past year, and the market value has increased significantly.
Kim moved to Napoli from Turkey's Fenerbahce last summer, replacing Kalidu Koulibaly, who moved to Chelsea. There were plenty of skepticism about the transfer, but when he scored a goal and gained momentum against Monza in the second quarter, he became a regular with his powerful physical weapon. He contributed greatly to Napoli's Serie A victory.
With such performances, Kim has increased her value to €60 million, surpassing Tottenham star Son Heung-min who has fallen in value in 2022/23 to become the number one in Asia. In this summer's transfer market, interest from Premier League teams such as Manchester United has also made him a hot topic and a presence in the world's attention.
8th place: Alexis McAllister (Brighton)
Date of birth: December 24, 1998 (age 24)
Value growth: €49 million (up 306.3%)
Change in value: 16 million euros → 65 million euros
2022/23 league results: 35 games, 10 goals, 2 assists
The 2022/23 season could prove to be a defining year for McAllister's career. He has performed well in both Brighton and the Argentine national team, adding to his market value.
McAllister moved to Brighton in January 2019 and then spent experience in Argentina on loan before joining Brighton in January 2020. At the beginning, he mainly appeared as a substitute, but after adapting, he completely became a mainstay. In the 2022/23 season, despite playing as a midfielder, he scored 10 goals in the Premier League. From the 23/24 season, McAllister will move to Liverpool for a said transfer fee of €42 million.
7th place: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Date of birth: July 12, 2000 (age 22)
Increased value: €50 million (50% increase)
Value change: €100 million → €150 million
2022/23 league record: 33 games, 10 goals, 10 assists
Vinicius Junior, who plays for Real Madrid, further boosts his already high market value. It ranks third in football with a value of 150 million euros.
After joining Real Madrid in 2018, Vinicius has become a regular since the 2021/22 season after a sluggish formative period. The value has grown from 40 million euros in the summer of 2021 to 100 million euros in one year, and another 50 million euros in the past year.
6th place: Bukaio Saka (Arsenal)
Date of birth: September 5, 2001 (age 21)
Value growth: €55 million (up 84.6%)
Change in value: 65 million euros → 120 million euros
2022/23 league results: 38 games, 14 goals, 11 assists
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, who is emerging from temporary stagnation to further enhance his market value.
Saka grew up in the Arsenal Academy and made his first-team debut in November 2018. Since then, he has continued to grow steadily and gradually become an indispensable player for Arsenal. In total, he made 38 Premier League appearances in the 2022/23 season, 37 of which were starts. He has come out of stagnation this season to play an active role in Arsenal's title contenders. The value suddenly increased to 120 million euros.
Arsenal haven't developed and produced world-class players for some time. The 22/23 season is just one step away from winning, but with a young man like Saka, there is great hope.
5th place: Victor Osmeen (Napoli)
Date of birth: 29 December 1998 (age 24)
Value growth: €55 million (up 84.6%)
Change in value: 65 million euros → 120 million euros
2022/23 league results: 32 games, 26 goals, 5 assists
Serie A's top scorer in 2022/23, Victor Osmeyne, is Serie A's most expensive player at €120 million.
Victor Osmayne, who moved from Lille to Napoli in the summer of 2020, continues to destroy Serie A's tough defence with overwhelming physicality. In the 22/23 season, he scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances, becoming Serie A's top scorer and one of Napoli's key players in the top.
4th place: Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Date of birth: 5 December 1998 (age 24)
Value growth: €64 million (400% increase)
Change in value: 16 million euros → 80 million euros
2022/23 league results: 15 goals and 14 assists in 32 games
Since joining Eintracht Frankfurt a year ago, the market value of France international Muani has increased significantly. Muani made 36 appearances in Ligue 1 for Nantes in 2021/22, scoring 12 goals and contributing five assists. After his contract with Nantes expired, he joined Eintracht Frankfurt and made a big splash in the Bundesliga, scoring 15 goals and providing 14 assists. In the past year, he has managed to increase his market value by 64 million euros.
Muani was acquired without a transfer fee and he now has a market value of €80 million. For Frankfurt, signing a year ago seemed like the best deal they made.
3rd place: Enzo Fernandez (Benfica → Chelsea)
Date of birth: January 17, 2001 (age 22)
Value growth: €65 million (up 433.3%)
Change in value: 15 million euros → 80 million euros
2022/23 league record (Benfica): 1 goal and 5 assists in 17 games
2022/23 league record (Chelsea): 0 goals and 2 assists in 18 games
Enzo Fernandez may have had a season beyond his imagination. In the past year, he won the World Cup in Qatar and moved to Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandes' value dropped by €5 million following his move to Chelsea, partly due to Chelsea's slump, where he still has an extraordinary season. At 22 years old, he is still young, and it will be interesting to see how his future career will develop.
2nd place: Moisés Caicedo (Brighton)
Date of birth: November 2, 2001 (age 21)
Increased value: €69 million (1150% UP)
Change in value: €6 million → €75 million
2022/23 league results: 37 games, 1 goal, 1 assist
Brighton's Moisés Caicedo has gained €69 million in value for the 2022/23 season. From €6 million to €75 million, it's a super leap. Moisés Caicedo's performances in the 22/23 season made him a player sought after by the big clubs.
1st place: Kvaratsk Helia (Naples)
Date of birth: February 12, 2001 (age 22)
Market capitalization growth: €70 million (up 466.7%)
Change in market capitalization: €15 million → €85 million
2022/23 league results: 34 games, 12 goals, 13 assists
One of the biggest surprises of the 2022/23 Serie A season, Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian winger joined Napoli last summer and has added €70 million in a year.