Pio Esposito among top 10 players with biggest market value rise

Football Benchmark update highlights Inter Milan striker’s surge

Football Benchmark has updated its player valuations compared to December 2025, and the numbers tell a story of breakout stars and soaring reputations. 

Among the ten players who have increased their market value the most since December, Pio Esposito stands out as one of the biggest climbers, reflecting his impressive impact with Inter Milan.

Here is the top 10 ranking based on growth in market value since December 2025:

10. Rayan (Bournemouth)

Current value: €37.1m
Growth: +€14.7m

9. Luis Diaz (Bayern)

The Bayern forward is enjoying a strong season.
Current value: €81.8m
Growth: +€15.5m

8. Nico Paz (Como)

The talented Como playmaker, still under Real Madrid’s control, continues to shine.
Current value: €73.9m
Growth: +€16.2m

7. Said El Mala (Colonia)

The 2006-born attacker has impressed in the Bundesliga with 7 goals in 22 appearances.
Current value: €34m
Growth: +€19.4m

6. Ryan Cherki (Manchester City)

Three Premier League goals and seven assists, plus three goals in six Champions League matches.
Current value: €78.6m
Growth: +€19.4m

5. Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)

A standout campaign in La Liga and Europe for the Spanish midfielder.
Current value: €75.6m
Growth: +€20.6m

4. Alvaro Carreras (Real Madrid)

The left-back has emerged as a key figure for Los Blancos.
Current value: €67.1m
Growth: +€21.8m

3. Pio Esposito (Inter Milan)

A breakout first season with Inter Milan’s senior squad has propelled Esposito into elite company. 

Under Cristian Chivu, the young striker has carved out significant space in the starting XI.

Current value: €50.5m
Growth: +€27.7m

His rise is not just numerical. It reflects growing trust, decisive goals, and the sense that Inter Milan may have unearthed a long term attacking pillar.

2. Marc Guehi (Manchester City)

After his winter move from Crystal Palace for €23m, the defender’s value has skyrocketed.
Current value: €60m
Growth: +€31.9m

1. Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

The biggest leap of all. Since December 2025, Diomande’s value has increased by €37.8m.
Current value: €50.9m

The winger has delivered high level performances for Leipzig and recently represented Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Despite only arriving last summer, he is already attracting strong interest from Premier League clubs and even Bayern Munich.

From established names to emerging talents, this ranking captures football’s most volatile currency: momentum. And right now, Pio Esposito’s stock is climbing fast.

Source: Fcinter1908