Australia managed to surpass the Peruvian national team in penalties and qualify for the 2022 World Cup during the playoffs, however, Peru maintains a significant difference in the value of its squad, with $63.2 million compared to its then rival's $53.4 million.
And this is the result of the performance of the players who have excelled in their sports careers defending clubs in international leagues. However, there is also merit in Peruvian club players who are highly valued within the national market and have high potential for overseas.
We refer to the players from Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima, and Sporting Cristal who have outstanding footballers in their ranks and who have been decisive in these 2022 qualifiers. And hypothetically, they exceed the future transaction of $288,000 in the face of a possible offer.
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Yotún has the highest market value despite only playing in Peru
Victor Yoshimar Yotún Flores, midfielder of Sporting Cristal, is the only player from a Peruvian club who has a value of over $2.5 million compared to the other selected players who are currently not playing abroad. This refers to an approximate fee that a club would pay to sign him.
Yoshimar Yotún returned to wear the "celeste" after 8 years. Photo: Sporting Cristal/ Facebook
To determine this figure, Transfermarkt had to consider the player's age, position, and relevance in his team, as well as transfers to certain clubs, remuneration, performance per season, and national and international experience. And not least, his call-up to represent the national team in international tournaments.
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Concha, Valera, and Gonzáles: the youngest and with the best economic forecast
Alex Valera and Christofer Gonzáles played their first World Cup playoffs against the Australian national team, and despite the unfavorable result for the Bicolor, it could be highlighted that they have competitiveness for upcoming qualifiers, during which they will have more experience and sporting maturity.
Jairo Concha (23), Alex Valera (26), and Christopher Gonzales (29) are the youngest players in the national team. Photo: LR composition
Concha was left out of Gareca's list. However, if he is called up at his young age of 23 and performs remarkably well in Club Alianza Lima, there are many projections for the future and his economic forecast together with Valera and Gonzáles would increase. Because they are among the youngest and lead the list of the most valuable selected players who only play for local teams.
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The 7 most valuable players from national clubs, according to Transfermarkt
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Most valuable players from Liga 1 who were part of the Peruvian delegation in the playoffs against Australia. Source: Transfermarkt.