Kelechi Iheanacho: Nigerian forward is 9th most valuable U-21 player in world football

A new report by Soccerex Prime Time Sport’s Football Value Study reveals that the 19-year-old is reportedly worth £16.8m.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s rise in world football continues as he has been ranked as the ninth most valuable player in world football.

Kelechi who had his breakthrough year at Manchester City last season scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances.

A new report by Soccerex Prime Time Sport’s Football Value Study reveals that the 19-year-old is reportedly worth £16.8m.

Iheanacho was impressive last season for Manchester City (Twitter)

 

With that worth, the Super Eagles player is the ninth most valuable player under the age of 21.

According to the report, Manchester United forward, forward, Anthony Martial valued at £39.7m is the most valuable player in the age group.

United star, Anthony Martial is the most valuable U-21 player in the world according to a new study (Reuters)

Soccerex's top 10 U-23 players in the world (Soccerex Prime Time Sport’s Football Value Study )

Schalke's Leroy Sane is second on the list followed by Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches.

Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur and Kingsley Coman make up the top five.

Embolo, Marcus Rashford and Max Meyer and Weigl are the other players in the top 10.