10 most valuable Asian players right now

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Son Heung-Min is one of the best players in the world in his position
Son Heung-Min is one of the best players in the world in his position

#6 Kang-in Lee (South Korea) - €15 million

Kang-in Lee
Kang-in Lee

Kang-in Lee is one of the most exciting young Asian players currently playing in one of the top five European leagues.

The 20-year-old South Korea international made his professional debut for La Liga club Valencia in 2018-19, scoring thrice and providing four assists in all competitions.

The attacking midfielder trialled for Valencia as a ten-year-old and has stayed at the club since then.


#5 Daichi Kamada (Japan) - €16 million

Daichi Kamada'
Daichi Kamada'

Daichi Kamada joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2017, scoring 13 goals and providing 19 assists across various competitions.

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has been in sizzling form this campaign. He has scored thrice in the Bundesliga and provided 11 assists to help his side stay in the top four of the competition.

Unsurprisingly, the Japan international saw his contract at the club extended till 2023.


#4 Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) - €18 million

Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu

Takehiro Tomiyasu is the most valuable Asian defender in the game at the moment.

The 22-year-old centre-back currently plies his trade at Serie A club Bologna, whom he joined last season.

The Japan international has scored thrice and assisted as many times in over 50 appearances for the club in all competitions.

Among many clubs interested in his services were Serie A giants AC Milan and high-flying Leicester City, but the Asian player managed to remain at Bologna.

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