Lamine Yamal or Leny Yoro: Who is the world's most valuable teenager in 2024?

Leny Yoro (left) and Lamine Yamal (right) are amongst the most valuable youngsters in the world.

Lamine Yamal or Leny Yoro: Who is the world's most valuable teenager in 2024?

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 09:47 - 24.07.2024

The wonderkids ruling the world are led by Spain's Euro 2024 hero Lamine Yamal and new Manchester United boy Leny Yoro.

Barcelona's 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal has emerged as the world's most valuable teenager, leaving behind Manchester United stars like Leny Yoro and Kobbie Mainoo.

The young Spaniard tops the list with an estimated value of £101 million, significantly outpacing his peers in the global football list, according to recent data from Transfer market.

Lamine Yamal’s stock rises

Yamal's valuation is a clear indication of the faith placed in his abilities following a remarkable year that culminated in an excellent Euro 2024 campaign for Spain. 

As a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the talented winger with Moroccan heritage broke into the club’s first team at the age of 16 and has not looked back.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal made his senior debut at 16.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal made his senior debut at 16. (Photo Credit: Imago)

His stock skyrocketed during the just concluded European Championship, Euro 2024, where he not only emerged as the Young Player of the Tournament but also led Spain to a historic fourth title.

Yamal, who also broke other records before he turned 17 in the competition, represents the next generation of talent expected to dominate the sport in the coming years.

Lamine Yamal celebrates after helping Spain win the Euro 2024 title
Lamine Yamal celebrates after helping Spain win the Euro 2024 title | IMAGO

It appears that the Catalan giants have replaced their legend Lionel Messi, who departed the club as a free agent when he joined PSG.

Manchester United stars Yoro, Mainoo lead PL reps

The list of valuable teenagers showcases a mix of established clubs and emerging talents:

Leny Yoro net worth is a testament to his rapid ascent in the world of football. As one of the most promising young talents in the sport, Yoro has already made a significant mark both on and off the field.

Manchester United wonderkid Leny Yoro.
Manchester United wonderkid Leny Yoro. (Photo Credit: BR football/X)

Barcelona's dominance in youth development is evident, with two players (Yamal and Gavi) in the top two spots. 

Real Madrid, PSG, and Manchester United also feature prominently, highlighting the global spread of young talent.

Gavi is also from Barcelona's academy. | Imago

This list emerges at a time when football is witnessing a transition. As the era of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi begins to wane, the spotlight is shifting to these young stars who are expected to shape the future of the sport.

Interestingly, the Premier League's representation comes through Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, Yoro, and Brighton's Evan Ferguson, showcasing the league's ability to nurture and attract young talent.

Kobbie Mainoo on duty for England. (Photo Credit: Mainoo/X)

While valuations can fluctuate based on performance, potential, and market conditions, Yamal's position at the top of this list underscores the immense expectations placed on his young shoulders. 

Yamal stands as a beacon of Barcelona’s faith in homegrown talent and their vision for the future and the club will continue to invest in youth

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal combined for the opener against England. (Photo Credit: Euro 2024/X)

Lamine Yamal's journey will be of particular interest. With such a high valuation at just 17, the pressure is on for him to fulfil his potential and possibly become one of the sport's next global superstars, with Messi predicting the youngster as a future Ballon d’Or winner. 

Full List

  1. Lamine Yamal, 17, Barcelona, £101m
  2. Gavi, 19, Barcelona, £75.7m
  3. Endrick, 18, Real Madrid, £50.5m
  4. Warren Zaire-Emery, 18, PSG, £50.5m
  5. Kobbie Mainoo, 19, Manchester United, £46.3m
  6. Joao Neves, 19, Benfica, £46.3m
  7. Leny Yoro, 18, Manchester United, £42m
  8. Evan Ferguson, 19, Brighton, £42m
  9. Arda Guler, 19, Real Madrid, £37.9m
  10. Mathys Tel, 19, Bayern Munich, £33.7m

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