A huge number of young players have made their mark in the footballing world within the past few seasons. Some already winning a host of trophies and are playing in the biggest of matches. Here’s a list of the most valuable young footballers in 2022.

10. Phil Foden – $78.7 Million

Age: 21

Position: Central Midfield

Nationality: England

Club: Manchester City

Stockport’s Iniesta, as he has been nicknamed, Phil Foden is one of the most exciting English prospects. With a few trophy-laden years already in the bag for him with his club Manchester City, the 20-year-old will look to add the Champions League title to his name this season.

9. Pedri – $78.7 Million

Age: 19

Position: Attacking Midfield

Nationality: Spain

Club: Barcelona

First, of the two Barcelona wonderkids on our list, Pedri has made huge strides towards greatness this season. The 19-year-old has made a mark in every Barcelona fan’s heart by playing top-quality football at this young age.

8. Matthijs De Ligt – $84.375

Age: 22

Position: Centre Back

Nationality: Netherlands

Club: Juventus

Former captain of Ajax Amsterdam, Matthijs De Ligt, hasn’t had the best of times at his new Italian club. Even though he has won the Serie A in his first season, the second season has been a total failure as of now amidst rumours of him moving to Barcelona under Coach Xavi.

7. Alphonso Davies – $84.375 Million

Age: 21

Position: Left-Back

Nationality: Canada

Club: Bayern Munich

Bayern’s roadrunner, Alphonso Davies burst on the scene last season due to his frightening pace and amazing footballing ability. Already a Champions League winner, the 21-year-old has had another decent season with the Bavarians this year.

6. João Félix – $90 Million

Age: 22

Position: Centre-Forward

Nationality: Portugal

Club: Atlético Madrid

5. Ansu Fati – $90 Million

Age: 19

Position: Winger

Nationality: Spain 

Club: Barcelona

The second Barcelona wonderkid, Ansu Fati, just 19 years of age and carrying the weight of the Catalan club’s faithful. After scoring eight goals in all competitions, Fati made a name for himself last season. This season he has been out due to injury.

4. Trent Alexander-Arnold – $111.7 Million

Age: 23

Position: Right-Back

Nationality: England

Club: Liverpool

Liverpool’s right-back, Trent Alexander Arnold, is having the best of seasons. Strong performances from him have shown in the club’s performance as they have grabbed the Carabao cup this Season and still in the line for other Trophies. He has kept his value up due to the amazing performances in the past seasons which have seen him win the Champions League and the Premier League.

3. Jadon Sancho – $111.7 Million

Age: 22

Position: Winger

Nationality: England

Club: Manchester United

Following his $80 million from Dortmund last Season, Sancho struggled to fit himself into the United Style of Play, but recently he's been showing glimpses of his Superb form at Dortmund. It's only a matter of time before he begins to add to his numbers.

2. Erling Haaland – $123 Million

Age: 21

Position: Striker

Nationality: Norway

Club: Borussia Dortmun

The second-most valuable young player, Norway’s Erling Haaland burst onto the scene last year with his deadly finishing skills. This year, he has not disappointed while playing for his new club Dortmund. He has scored 37 goals and given 11 assists in all competitions this season.

1. Kylian Mbappe – $178.76 Million

Age: 23

Position: Centre-Forward

Nationality: France

Club: Paris Saint Germain

The most valuable young footballer in 2021 as well as the most valuable footballer overall, Kylian Mbappe, has had another emphatic season with 37 goals and 10 assists in all competitions.