EPL 2016-17: Most valuable U-23 Premier League XI based on market value
Over the years, football has transformed from being a just a sport to a lucrative business. In an attempt to secure the future, clubs seek to gain the services of performing youngsters. The spending capacity of the English clubs is well-known and hence they often end up paying hefty prices for them.
With the market values of these players so high at such young ages, their values will only balloon in price in the future. The playing XI comprises of four Manchester United players, evident from the high-value signings made by the giant club in the last two years.
The market value of the players is calculated using the values provided by transfermarkt. The players included are aged 23 or lower with the combined cost of this XI being €358 million!
Let us take a look at the Most valuable U-23 Premier League XI and how they will line up.
Formation: 4-4-2
The market values are indicated within braces next to the player name.
Goalkeeper: Loris Karius
Jurgen Klopp’s search for an alternative to Simon Mignolet came to an end when he signed Loris Karius (€9m) from German club Mainz 05. In his last season inGermany, he was voted as the joint-third best goalkeeper in the league in a poll held on the Bundesliga’s official website.
Known for his lightning-quick reflexes and aerial command over the penalty area, he has been handed the number 1 jersey at Liverpool. Klopp now has two quality keepers at his service and will hope that a positive competition for the goalkeeper spot will improve individual performances.