Real Madrid breakthrough starlet’s market value soars while midfielder’s plummets | OneFootball

Raul Asencio is enjoying his breakthrough season at Real Madrid, having stepped in at the time need for Carlo Ancelotti’s setup.

The 22-year-old has become a regular and trusted starter for the Real Madrid boss now and has even earned a call-up to the Spanish national team on the back of his stellar showings for the reigning La Liga champions.

Transfer value soars

Having cemented his place in Real Madrid’s first team due to an injury crisis in defence, and recently earning a call-up to the Spanish national squad under Luis de la Fuente, Asencio has become one of the standout names at the club.

His rise has been reflected in Transfermarkt’s latest update of market values for players.

In June 2024, the Spaniard’s market value was just €300,000. By December last year, after a few months in the first team, it had already surged to €7.5 million.

Today, with the latest update being released, Asencio has taken an even bigger leap, with his valuation soaring to an impressive €30 million.

This makes Asencio the second most valuable defender at Real Madrid, behind only Éder Militão (€40 million) and ahead of Antonio Rüdiger (€24 million) and Ferland Mendy (€18 million).

Courtesy: Transfermarkt.com

Camavinga’s decline continues

The other major story from Transfermarkt’s update pertaining to Real Madrid is far less positive.

Promising midfielder Eduardo Camavinga’s market value has dropped to €70 million. While still a strong valuation, especially for a 22-year-old player, it marks a significant decline compared to his recent past.

Since June 2023, Camavinga’s market value had consistently been above €85 million. His peak came after Real Madrid’s last Champions League triumph, when he reached €100 million and was considered one of the most valuable midfielders in Europe.

However, his value dropped to €80 million in December, and this latest update confirms that the downward trend continues.

Recurring injuries have disrupted his consistency, and when he has played, lapses in concentration and poor decision-making have led to costly mistakes, leading to his minutes getting reduced and market value dropping.