The two Moroccan stars, Bilal Khannous and Elias Ben Saghir, were able to occupy advanced positions in the list of the most expensive young playmakers in Europe for the current season 2024-2025, according to the latest reports from the International Football Center. sports studies (CIES).
Moroccan brilliance in European stadiums
Al-Khanous (20 years old) has achieved exceptional performances with the English team Leicester City, while Ben Saghir (19 years old) continues to shine with the French club Monaco.
Their level helped to consolidate the status of stars Moroccan national team On the European scene, which makes them potential pillars of the “Lions of the Atlas” team during the 2026 World Cup.
Ranking the most expensive young playmakers in Europe
Ben Saghir occupies second place in the list of most expensive young players (under 21) with an estimated market value of 36.1 million euros, while Al-Khanous comes third with a value of 26 .6 million euros, while Turkish Arda Guler, the Real Madrid player, tops the list with a value of 76.7 million euros.
List of the most expensive young playmakers in Europe 2024:
Ranking Player Team Value (millions of euros) 1 Arda Guler Real Madrid 76.7 2 Ilyas Ben Sghir Monaco 36.1 3 Bilal Al-Khannous Leicester City 26.6 4 Valentin Carbone Marseille 17.2 5 Nico Paz Como 16.2
Olympic achievements and good club results
Al-Khanous and Ben Saghir were instrumental in the Moroccan national team winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Al-Khanous in particular contributed to three goals. During his time with Leicester City, who he joined for a contract estimated at €20.5 million, Al-Khanous played 8 matches and scored one goal.
Bilal Al-Khanous
For his part, Ben Sghir appears to be a key player in Monaco, since he participated in 14 matches during which he scored two goals and provided two assists.
Elias ben Al-Saghir
Current season statistics:
Bilal Al-Khanous with Leicester City
Matches : 8 Buts : 1 Minutes : 263
Elias Ben Sghir with Monaco
Matches: 14 Goals: 2 Assists: 2 Minutes: 812
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