Former Jupiler Pro League stars Willian Pacho, Jérémy Doku, and Victor Osimhen lead the current market valuations for players who launched their careers in Belgium’s top flight, according to figures published by VoetbalPrimeur.be.
Pacho Commands Top Valuation Following Paris Move
Paris Saint-Germain defender Willian Pacho sits at the top of the valuation list at €80 million, following a career path that included a spell with Royal Antwerp. Pacho’s valuation edges out fellow headliners Jérémy Doku and Victor Osimhen, who each command an estimated market value of €75 million. Doku developed through the Anderlecht youth system before moving to the Premier League with Manchester City, while Osimhen established his European reputation during a loan spell at Charleroi ahead of his subsequent career moves, culminating in a current stint with Galatasaray.
Midfielders and Goalkeepers Round Out the Top Ten
The valuations extend down through several notable former Belgian league talents now featuring across Europe’s major divisions. Igor Thiago, formerly of Club Brugge, holds a valuation of €65 million following his transfer to Brentford. A group of players valued at €40 million follows closely, featuring Youri Tielemans (formerly of Anderlecht, now at Manchester United in the source data context), Christos Tzolis (formerly of Club Brugge, now with Arsenal in the reported listings), and Bart Verbruggen (formerly of Anderlecht, now at Brighton & Hove Albion).
The top ten is completed by Charles De Ketelaere (Club Brugge to Atalanta), Matias Fernández-Pardo (KAA Gent to Newcastle United), and Senne Lammens (Club Brugge and Royal Antwerp), who are all valued at €35 million. Additional players including Konstantinos Karetsas, Noah Sadiki, and Bilal El Khannouss also share the €35 million valuation mark in the compiled figures.
Market Valuation Breakdown
- Willian Pacho: Antwerp to Paris Saint-Germain — €80 million
- Jérémy Doku: Anderlecht to Manchester City — €75 million
- Victor Osimhen: Charleroi to Galatasaray — €75 million
- Igor Thiago: Club Brugge to Brentford — €65 million
- Youri Tielemans: Anderlecht to Manchester United — €40 million
- Christos Tzolis: Club Brugge to Arsenal — €40 million
- Bart Verbruggen: Anderlecht to Brighton & Hove Albion — €40 million
- Charles De Ketelaere: Club Brugge to Atalanta — €35 million
- Matias Fernández-Pardo: KAA Gent to Newcastle United — €35 million
- Senne Lammens: Club Brugge / Royal Antwerp to Manchester United — €35 million
