5 most valuable U-21 players in the world

#3 Ansu Fati | Barcelona, €80 million

FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC - La Liga Santander

Ansu Fati has spent a sizable chunk of the 2020-21 season on the sidelines due to a long-term injury, but he is undoubtedly one of the hottest talents in the game currently. Having made his debut in the 2019-20 season under Ernesto Valverde, Fati broke a series of long-standing records and was hailed as the heir to Lionel Messi's throne at the Camp Nou.

At the age of 18, he is also comfortably the youngest player on the list and is valued at €80 million. Fati has already been capped by Spain and even scored on his debut, making him La Roja's youngest goalscorer in history.

La Masia has produced some incredible footballers and Fati is one of the most talented players to graduate from the famed academy in recent years.

#2 Jadon Sancho | Borussia Dortmund, €100 million

Borussia Dortmund v DSC Arminia Bielefeld - Bundesliga

Jadon Sancho's decision to leave Manchester City in favor of a move to Borussia Dortmund has proved to be a masterstroke. The Englishman has flourished in the Bundesliga with regular game-time under his belt and is currently one of the most sought-after attackers in the world.

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Sancho, but the Red Devils balked at his asking price, which was believed to be in excess of £100 million last summer. However, the England international could well be on the move this summer, with Liverpool also set to be in the race to secure his signature.

Jadon Sancho has been amazing in the Bundesliga over his 100 appearances! 🤩pic.twitter.com/jinwNR97Zr
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As per transfermarkt, Sancho is valued at €100 million currently, making him the second most valuable U-21 player on the planet. No prizes for guessing who is first on the list!

#1 Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund, €110 million

VfL Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland is football's most wanted man and could well be set for a massive transfer this summer. The 20-year-old is represented by notorious agent Mino Raiola, so a bidding war could be on the cards for him.

In terms of his goalscoring exploits, not much needs to be said about Haaland, who has continued to bang in the goals since his move to Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2019. He is currently valued at €110 million by transfermarkt, but interested clubs will have to meet Borussia Dortmund's asking price this summer, which is believed to be a lot higher than the aforementioned fee.