According to transfermarkt.com, Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio’s market value is on a meteoric rise. In the 2015/16 season, the youngster’s value was only €3.5 million. Just one year later, the Spaniard’s market value is currently estimated at €12 million. That is a truly remarkable rise in such a short period - a 242% increase in one year.
In order to determine the value of a player, the website uses a calculation that involves a range of factors like the player’s age, potential, international experience, recent form, consistency and marketability. While it’s impossible to accurately determine a player’s exact worth, the calculation is reliable enough to be considered a decent estimate.
Looking at the Real Madrid squad as a whole, the team’s overall value has increased by 8% since last year. Their total market value during the 2015/16 season was €706 million, whereas today it stands at €764 million.
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The other players whose values increased by over 100% over the last season are youngsters Mariano, Lucas Vazquez, Casemiro, Keylor Navas and Alvaro Morata. Raphael Varane, Karim Benzema and Marcelo had increases of 20% each, while James Rodriguez, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos and Gareth Bale had smaller gains.
Goalkeeper Ruben Yanez is the only player whose value has remained constant, at €0.3 million. The others in the squad all suffered decreases in market value. Pepe’s value depreciated the most, going from €15 million to €6 million - a 60% decrease.
His fellow Portuguese compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo’s value also took a hit of 9%, going from €120 million to €110 million. Both players had brilliant seasons for both club and country, winning trophies with both teams, so their market value depreciation can be attributed to their steadily advancing age.
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Karim Benzema’s value of €60 million already far exceeds the €36 million paid to bring him to the club. Similarly, Toni Kroos’ €55 million valuation is well above the €25 million invested by Real Madrid to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu.
On the other hand, Kovacic has a value of €20 million, but he was bought for €35 million. Danilo’s €18 million market value is almost half the €31.5 million that Real Madrid splashed to acquire his services.
