Ranking the 5 most valuable U-23 midfielders in the world right now (2021)

Manchester City v Port Vale - FA Cup Third Round
Manchester City v Port Vale - FA Cup Third Round

#3 Mason Mount - €75 million

Manchester City v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League Final
Manchester City v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League Final

Mason Mount is yet another valuable U-23 English talent who features on our list.

The Englishman has taken a massive step forward under current manager Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea sit top of the Premier League table. After first breaking into the first team under former manager Frank Lampard, Mount has gone on to produce exceptional performances in Chelsea's midfield.

He also played a major role for Chelsea on the road to winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League title. In 120 professional appearances for Chelsea, Mount has scored 20 goals and made 17 assists.

He is valued at €75 million and ranks third on our list of the 5 most valuable U-23 midfielders in the world right now (2021).


#2 Phil Foden - €80 million

Manchester City v Port Vale - FA Cup Third Round
Manchester City v Port Vale - FA Cup Third Round

Phil Foden is surely the most thrilling talent to come through Manchester City's academy. He is often described by most as a generational talent.

Foden is already a three-time English Premier League winner, four-time English League Cup winner and winner of the 2019 F.A. Cup. With Pep Guardiola's impeccable stewardship, the English midfielder is set to become English football's next superstar.

The 21-year old has made 137 appearances for Manchester City and has scored 36 times in all competitions for his team. Foden's explosive pace of breaking into attacking opportunities and brilliant playmaking make him a sight to behold.

Phil Foden is currently valued at €80.00m and ranks second on our list of the 5 most valuable U-23 midfielders in the world right now (2021).


#1 Pedri - €80 million

SL Benfica v FC Barcelona: Group E - UEFA Champions League
SL Benfica v FC Barcelona: Group E - UEFA Champions League

Pedri is surely one of the best U-23 midfielders in the world right now playing for Spanish giants Barcelona.

Thanks to his impressive performances at Las Palmas, Barcelona signed him in 2019 for an estimated €5 million deal. It is quite a remarkable return that the player has produced for the club in what is a financially difficult time for the club.

Now, with Xavi back as manager for the Catalans, Pedri promises to be one of the leading names in the club's first team and could be the face of a new revolution.

The 18-year old is already a winner of the 2020-21 Spanish Cup and has made 56 appearances for Barcelona. He is valued at €80.00m and ranks first on our list of the 5 most valuable U-23 midfielders in the world right now (2021).

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