The most valuable young football players of 2004 have been identified.
A player of Azerbaijan’s Sabail FC Michael Essien is also listed in the top 10. The 38-year-old midfielder ranks the 10th. The Ghanaian player was valued at 12 million euros when he played for Lyon in France in 2004. His career-high value was 38 million euros.
Wayne Rooney (18) - €37 million (€65 million)
Jose Antonio Reyes (21) - €35 million (€35 million)
Fernando Torres (20) - €25 million (€50 million)
Robinho (20) - €22 million (€36.5 million)
Arjen Robben (20) - €20 million (€40 million)
Cristiano Ronaldo (19) - €18 million (€120 million)
Carlos Tevez (20) - €15 million (€40 million)
Daniele de Rossi (21) - €14 million (€38 million)
Andres Iniesta (20) - €12 million (€70 million)
Michael Essien (21) - €12 million (€38 million)
Michael Essien has also played in Chelsea (England), Real Madrid (Spain), and Milan (Italy).