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- Following the latest update of values from 'Transfermarkt', this is the ranking of national footballers who have passed through the Barça youth academy.
- Six of the eight players remain in the ranks of FC Barcelona.
La Masia is a machine for creating great footballers. So much so that according to the latest update of market values on 'Transfermarkt', eight of the twenty-five most valuable Spanish players play or have played in the Barça youth system.
Lamine Yamal
€150 million.
The Rocafonda native arrived at La Masia at the age of 7 (2014) from CF La Torreta. The 17-year-old has gone through all the stages of youth football until reaching the first team and establishing himself as one of the best players in the world at the moment.
Gavi
90 million euros.
In a short time, Gavi has become one of the most beloved players by the Barça fans. His determination and confidence with the ball are what led him to sign for Barça, from Betis, when he was just 11 years old (2015). Today, at 20 years old, he is already one of the club's fundamental pillars.
Dani Olmo
60 million euros.
Olmo came through the Espanyol youth system at the age of 9 (2007) and joined La Masia for seven seasons. In 2014, the player and club parted ways. Ten years later, the player from Terrassa is reunited with the club that saw him grow up.
Fermín López
50 million euros.
Like his good friend Gavi, Fermín came to Barça from Betis. At the age of 13 (2016), he joined the Barça ranks to complete his youth football. With the aim of fulfilling his dream of succeeding at Barcelona, in 2022, he went on loan to Linares. When he returned, his drive and great ball handling captivated Xavi, who gave him a chance in the first team.
Alejandro Balde
40 million euros.
After a brief spell in the youth ranks of Espanyol, at the age of 8 (2011), he joined Barcelona. After training in the Barça youth system, today, at 21 years old, he is the starting left back for the Barça first team.
Pau Cubarsí
€40 million.
After playing for a few years at Girona, Pau Cubarsí joined Barça at the age of 11 (2018). After standing out in all the categories of Barça's youth football, Xavi gave him a chance in the first team. Since that day, at 17 years old, the Estanyol native has established himself as one of the leaders of the Barça defence.
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