The 25 most valuable wonderkids in the Premier League revealed

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 9 Mar 2026 07:59 CDT
• 9 min read

Analysis

The Premier League is home to some of the best youngsters in the world and many of them already have a sky-high Estimated Transfer Value (ETV).

ETV is a market-leading transfer valuation algorithm designed and developed by Dutch data company SciSports, in partnership with FootballTransfers.

A player’s ETV is calculated by a variety of factors, namely: player age, player position, player performance, player experience, league strength and contract situation.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the most valuable wonderkids aged 20 years old or younger in the Premier League.

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25. Veljko Milosavljevic (Bournemouth) - €23.8m

Bournemouth paid Red Star Belgrade a fee of €15m to sign Veljko Milosavljevic last summer and it already looks like a fantastic investment.

The 18-year-old centre-back has displayed glimpses of his potential and he could become a guaranteed starter next season when Marcos Senesi departs on a Bosman deal.

24. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) - €24.6m

Eliezer Mayenda was crucial during Sunderland’s promotion campaign last year, but opportunities have been slightly more limited in the Premier League.

Despite this, the striker is still among the most valuable youngsters in the top flight, with an ETV of €24.6m.

23. Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth) - €24.7m

After a successful loan spell at Middlesbrough, Ben Gannon-Doak opted to leave Liverpool on a permanent deal to join Bournemouth last summer.

He is yet to become a regular under Andoni Iraola, although his ETV is currently at an all-time peak.

22. Josh Acheampong (Chelsea) - €26.2m

Chelsea fans are desperate for Josh Acheampong to be handed a prominent role in the senior side for a reason.

The England U21 international is one of the best young defenders in world football and it’s no surprise that clubs across Europe are closely monitoring his situation at Stamford Bridge.

21. Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) - €26.2m

Rio Ngumoha is one of the most talented youngsters in the Premier League and at just 17 years old, he is the youngest player on this list.

The teenager has already made an impression in the Liverpool first-team and his ETV of €26.2m will increase dramatically if Arne Slot trusts him with more regular minutes.

20. Tyrique George (Everton) - €26.8m

Tyrique George is another product of the Chelsea academy, although he was sent on loan to Everton during the winter window.

After impressing whenever he featured for the Chelsea senior team, George has found game time hard to come by at Everton, but his ETV remains at €26.8m.

19. Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea) - €27.4m

After joining Chelsea on a permanent deal last summer, Mamadou Sarr was loaned back to Strasbourg in August, before being recalled in January.

He has a strong relationship with Blues head coach Liam Rosenior and could soon establish himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet.

18. Antoni Milambo (Brentford) - €27.6m

Antoni Milambo was expected to be a key player for Brentford during his first season at the club, however he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in October and has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign as a result.

His ETV of €27.6m is still a career high, however, and his return to fitness will be a major boost for the Bees.

17. Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) - €27.7m

Chemsdine Talbi was one of 15 players to join Sunderland during the 2025 summer transfer window and he has played a fairly significant role in his debut campaign at the Stadium of Light.

At just 20 years old, his ETV will continue to rise if he is able to play regular football under Regis Le Bris.

16. Stefanos Tzimas (Brighton) - €28m

Stefanos Tzimas has struggled for regular game time at Brighton this season, but he will likely displace Danny Welbeck when the veteran is eventually dropped from the starting XI.

The Greek youngster is currently sidelined through a serious knee injury, however his ETV of €28m is already among the best of any Premier League wonderkid.

15. Dario Essugo (Chelsea) - €29.4m

Chelsea signed Dario Essugo in 2025 to provide cover for Moises Caicedo, however he suffered a serious thigh injury in September and only made his first appearance of the season versus Wrexham in early March.

The Blues paid €22.3m to sign him from Sporting CP and his ETV is likely to rise if he is able to play consistently for the remainder of the campaign.

14. Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton) - €29.8m

Brighton are market-leaders in signing talented youngsters from across the world and Greece striker Charalampos Kostoulas is the latest starlet on their books.

He is still only 18 years old and he has a hugely bright future ahead of him.

13. Giovanni Leoni (Liverpool) - €30.5m

Giovanni Leoni arrived at Liverpool amid much fanfare last summer, but he suffered an ACL injury on his debut for the club and hasn’t played since.

The Italian is likely to play a key role for the Reds over the coming years when he returns to full fitness.

12. Lewis Miley (Newcastle) - €30.6m

Lewis Miley is a fan favourite at Newcastle and he is expected to enjoy a hugely successful career at St James’ Park.

The versatile Englishman has an ETV of €30.6m at present, although this will rise when he plays more consistently.

11. Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) - €30.7m

Jaydee Canvot joined Crystal Palace for €23m from Toulouse last summer and his ETV has already exceeded that transfer fee.

He has featured more prominently since the sale of Marc Guehi to Manchester City in January.

10. Nico O’Reilly (Man City) - €45.7m

Nico O’Reilly will undoubtedly be one of the contenders for the PFA Young Player of the Year award this season following a fantastic campaign at Man City.

He is already an integral player for Pep Guardiola and his ETV will continue to increase over the coming months.

9. Tyler Dibling (Everton) - €49.7m

Tyler Dibling enjoyed a breakout campaign at Southampton in 2024-25 and he earned himself a €40.5m move to Everton following the Saints’ relegation back to the Championship.

Despite struggling for game time under David Moyes, Dibling is still very highly rated and his ETV reflects that.

8. Mathys Tel (Tottenham) - €49.7m

After a loan spell at Tottenham last season, Mathys Tel joined the club on a permanent deal for €35m in July, but he hasn’t been able to establish himself as a consistent starter for the north London outfit.

The Frenchman is, however, still only 20 years old and his future potential is a key factor behind his ETV of €49.7m.

7. Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham) - €54.9m

Barcelona were interested in signing Lucas Bergvall during his time at Djurgarden, however Tottenham won the race for his signature for a bargain fee of just €20m.

His ETV now stands at a whopping €54.9m and Spurs could therefore turn a huge profit on the Sweden midfielder if they choose to sell him.

6. Archie Gray (Tottenham) - €55.9m

Archie Gray burst onto the scene at boyhood club Leeds United in 2023-24 and this earned him a blockbuster move to Tottenham following the Whites’ failure to earn promotion back to the Premier League.

Spurs have struggled massively since Gray’s arrival, but he has been a rare bright spark for the club and his ETV is among the best of any wonderkid in England.

5. Jorrel Hato (Chelsea) - €56m

After a slow start to life at Chelsea, Jorrel Hato has found his feet under new head coach Liam Rosenior and he is beginning to show his potential in a Blues shirt.

The Dutchman moved to west London for €44.2m last summer and that investment already looks like a shrewd one thanks to his €56m ETV.

4. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) - €56.6m

Myles Lewis-Skelly was a standout performer for Arsenal during the 2024-25 season and his ETV subsequently peaked at just over €60m last year.

However, he has fallen down the pecking order this campaign and his value has dipped slightly as a result. Despite this, he is still considered to be among the best youngsters in the Premier League.

3. Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd) - €58.6m

Kobbie Mainoo was frozen out by former Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim, but he has risen back to prominence under caretaker manager Michael Carrick and rumours of an exit have dissipated as a result.

The England midfielder has an ETV of €58.6m and this is expected to rise further if he continues to play regular football at Old Trafford.

2. Leny Yoro (Man Utd) - €72.4m

Leny Yoro snubbed Real Madrid in favour of joining Man Utd in 2024 and while he hasn’t quite reached his potential yet, he is still regarded as one of the best youngsters in the English top flight.

Yoro moved to Old Trafford for a fee of €62m and his ETV has already exceeded that figure, despite the fact he isn’t yet a nailed-on starter for Man Utd.

1. Estevao (Chelsea) - €92.1m

Chelsea starlet Estevao Willian is the most valuable wonderkid in the Premier League, and by some margin.

The Brazilian has sparkled since his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer and his ETV is likely to reach the €100m mark very soon if he continues his rapid development.

The 25 most valuable wonderkids in the Premier League (March 2026)

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