10 La Liga stars who had the biggest increase in market value in 2016

Modified Jan 28, 2017 15:29 GMT

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Sergio Rico of Sevilla FC celebrates after winning the match against Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 15, 2017 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — Sergio Rico has been superb between the sticks for Sevilla this season.

#3 Saul Niguez – Atletico Madrid – €25m increase

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Saul Niguez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their second goal during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Vicente Calderon Stadium on March 1, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — Saul Niguez stole the spotlight in Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League run

Real Madrid may forever regret the day they let a 14-year-old Saul Niguez leave their youth side to move to rivals Atletico Madrid. The Spaniard has grown to become one of the best young midfielders in the world, having come to the world’s attention when he scored a beautiful solo goal against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semifinal.

Saul’s versatility in midfield has seen him in a number of roles – equally adept at creating attacking opportunities as he is at breaking up the opposition’s attacks. With 4 goals and 2 assists this season, Saul can do better, but at the age of 22, the world is his oyster. No surprise then, that he experienced a 250% increase in transfer value in 2016.

Jan 2016 value: €10 million

Jan 2017 value: €35 million

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