La Joya de Independiente del Valle, the best valued among Ecuadorians, is in the top 15 among those listed.
Although each league continues and is attentive to its weekend schedule (the LigaPro did not stop for the FIFA date and is on its sixth date), the entire continent is palpitating for the start of the Group Stage for the Copa Libertadores 2024. And among several aspects to be analyzed in advance, In Independiente del Valle they can boast of having Kendry Páez among the most sought-after players in the competition.
The clubs are close to closing the corresponding lists in good faith to begin the path towards the round of 16 in the Eternal Glory and Negriazul, which is once again present in the highest South American event, has the 16-year-old midfielder as its great stronghold . With a marked Brazilian dominance, the Ecuadorian Jewel appears within the top 20 of the most sought-after players.
The economic list is provided by the specialized site Transfermarkt, which places first place Endrick. The Palmeiras forward has already been sold to Real Madrid and his value is 55 million euros. Behind them are André (from Fluminense) and Pedro (from Flamengo) with 25 and 22 million, respectively. More from Brazil? Yes, and they are Raphael Veiga (Palmeiras and 18M) and Luis Guillherme (Palmeiras and 17M). One step below, all valued at 15,000,000, are Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Paulinho (Atlético Mineiro), Claudio Echeverri (River) and Gerson (Flamengo).
Kendry Páez promises to be a key piece for IDV in the Libertadores.
In tenth position in this financial category, Pablo Maia and Nicolás de la Cruz (from Sao Paulo and Flamengo), appear with a price of 14 million, above Joaquín Piquerez, from Palmeiras as well, with 13M of the European currency.
Palmeiras won the Cup in 2020 and 2021, and leads the list of the best valued in quantity.
Brazil has dominated the continent for a long time (they won all five editions of the Libertadores) and part of this is explained by the financial investment that clubs make daily. The 13th position belongs to Jhon Arias (Fluminense) and Luiz Henrique (Botafogo), both with a rating of 12. And Kendry Páez? Positioned number 15, his value amounts to 10 million euros and he shares the ranking with Rony (Palmeiras), Guillerme Arana (Atlético Mineiro), Mathías Villasanti (Gremio), Everton (Flamengo), Gabriel Menino, Estevao and Murilo (these three, from Fluminense).
It is worth remembering that the one born in Guayaquil, who has just starred in a scandal with the Ecuadorian national team, has already been sold to Chelsea and in England they are waiting for him to come of age to add him to their squad (in 2025).
Kendry Páez, during his visit to Chelsea.
Other figures such as Esequiel Barco (River) and Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo), are below Kendry with a value of 9,000,000 euros.
The most sought-after players of the 2024 Copa Libertadores
- Endrick (Palmeiras) – 55 million euros
- André (Fluminense) – 25 million euros
- Pedro (Flamengo) – 22 million euros
- Raphael Veiga (Palmeiras) – 18 million euros
- Luis Guillherme (Palmeiras) – 17 million euros
By: Diario OLÈ