Chelsea's Geovany Quenda Sees 50% Value Surge as Liga Portugal Updates Player Market Values

Liga Portugal Market Value Update

The Liga Portugal has made headlines as it becomes the final major European league to update player market values. A total of 90 players in Portugal's top division have had their valuations reassessed by Transfermarkt.

Among the most notable changes, Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres maintains his status as the most valuable player at €75 million, closely followed by Porto’s Samu Aghehowa at €50 million. However, the spotlight is on Geovany Quenda, a 17-year-old Chelsea prospect, whose market value has surged by 50%, jumping from €30 million to €45 million.

“The Sporting super talent was the player who increased the most in value as part of the Liga Portugal update,” said Gonçalo Tristão Santos, Transfermarkt Portugal Area Manager. The increase is attributed to his confirmed transfer to Chelsea at a fee of €52.14 million. Despite being called up to the national team three times, he is yet to make his debut.

Significant Increases in Market Value

The player with the most dramatic percentage increase in market value is Porto midfielder Tomás Pérez, whose value skyrocketed 650% from €400,000 to €3 million after his transfer from Newell's Old Boys.

Another rising star is Rodrigo Mora from Porto, whose value doubled from €10 million to €20 million after impressing in 24 games this season.

Tomás Araújo, a defender for Benfica, has also caught attention for his consistent performances, leading to his recent debut for the Portuguese national team.

Players with Decreased Market Values

Not all news is positive; Diogo Costa, Porto's goalkeeper, has seen a €2 million drop in his market value, now standing at €35 million. His teammate João Mário also faced a 28.6% decrease, dropping from €14 million to €10 million.

Understanding Transfermarkt Values

Transfermarkt values are derived from various models, heavily influenced by community discussions. They do not equate to transfer fees but represent expected market values in a free market, reflecting individual transfer modalities and situational conditions. For a deeper understanding, detailed market value definitions can be found here.