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Transfermarkt has ranked the 20 most valuable U21 players (wonderkids) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on market value.
Top 10 Wonderkids at the 2026 World Cup
- Lamine Yamal (Spain) – €200m
- João Neves (Portugal) – €120m
- Désiré Doué (France) – €120m
- Pau Cubarsí (Spain) – €100m
- Arda Güler (Türkiye) – €90m
- Warren Zaïre-Emery (France)
- Dean Huijsen (Spain)
- Nico Paz (Argentina)
- Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast)
- Kobbie Mainoo (England)
Notable Names Further Down the List
- 19th: Endrick (Brazil)
- Other highly rated youngsters include Rayan, Gilberto Mora, and several emerging stars from Europe and South America.
Players to Watch
- Lamine Yamal is the standout wonderkid and currently the joint most valuable player in world football at €200m.
- Arda Güler has risen to 5th among all World Cup wonderkids after establishing himself at Real Madrid and with Türkiye.
- Kobbie Mainoo remains one of England’s brightest young midfielders and ranks 10th on the list.
- Endrick, despite being one of Brazil’s most famous young talents, ranks 19th because several other U21 players currently have higher market values.
Among these players, Yamal is widely viewed as the most likely young star to dominate the tournament and potentially win the Young Player Award.
