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1. Josko Gvardio, Croatia

Croatian midfielder Gvardiol, known as "Man in the Mask,"  is the most powerful player on the list. Gvardiol didn't play well in the round of 16 against Japan, but he did great in the group stage.

Josko Gvardio

Before the 2002 World Cup, many big clubs wanted these players in their squad. In it, Chelsea is said to be leading the race. Currently, the transfer value of this player is €60 million. However, after their excellent performance at the 2022 World Cup, the Leipzig club asked for more because before, they had flatly refused the €80 million figure offered by Chelsea.

2. Goncalo Ramos, Portugal

When he replaced Ronaldo in Portugal's outstanding 6-1 win over Switzerland in the knockout round of the 2022 World Cup, he earned the confidence of coach Fernando Santos. He did not make his coach disappointed by scoring three goals in this match. The 21-year-old Benfica player became the first player since Miroslav Klose (2002) to score a hat-trick in his first World Cup match.

Goncalo Ramos

According to the Transfermarkt, Ramos is worth about €24 million. However, the Benfica club can demand twice as much for this player’s price after the 2022 World Cup, and PSG is the first club that is willing to spend €60 million. His contract release price is currently €120 million USD.

3. Cody Gakpo, Netherlands

Manchester United had planned to sign this player during the summer transfer window but was unable to do so.However, after the 2022 World Cup, owning this player will be more difficult given Cody Gakpo's excellent form for the Netherlands.

Cody Gakpo

In the group stage, Gakpo shone when he regularly scored against Senegal, Ecuador, and Qatar. Gakpo has been involved in 30 goals for PSV in all competitions before the World Cup in 2022, scoring 13 and assisting 17.

Currently, Gakpo is valued at €45 million by Transfermarkt, and Manchester United is eager to buy him in January 2023. Moreover, according to Dutch media, Real Madrid also wants to buy the 23-year-old striker from PSV as a backup for Karim Benzema.

4. Enzo Fernandez, Argentina

In June, Benfica only spent €10 million to buy Fernandez from River Plate. However, his transfer value in the next transfer window will increase after his good form at the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Enzo Fernandez

In the victory over Mexico in the second round of the group stage, Fernandez made a beautiful cut to make the score 2-0. Since then, the 21-year-old midfielder has always been a member of Argentina's national team.

Currently, his value is €35 million. However, there is some information revealing that it will increase to €80 million. According to Spanish media, Real considers Fernandez a plan B if Jude Bellingham of Dortmund cannot be bought.

5. Mohammed Kudus, Ghana

The Ajax star has had an impressive 2022–23 season with 10 goals in 21 matches, including four goals in the Champions League competition. The fact that Ghana was eliminated in the group stage did not affect Kudus. It is entirely possible for him to move to a bigger club in the future. Experts appreciate the 22-year-old midfielder's creativity and ability to double against the Korean net. Kudus' current asking price is €15 million, but this figure could skyrocket if he is signed by a big club like Liverpool. 

Mohammed Kudus

6. Yunus Musah, USA

Musah played for Arsenal's youth teams from 2012 to 2019. Musah performed admirably in the USA's World Cup matches in 2022. In the group stage, the 20-year-old midfielder made an important contribution to the draws against Wales (1-1) and England (0-0) and the victory over Iran (1-0).

Yunus Musah

The current value of this player is €20 million. According to British media reports, three clubs—Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal—are all ready to recruit players who are playing for Valencia Club.

7. Moises Caicedo, Ecuador

As the mainstay of Brighton, Caicedo contributed to many important victories in the second half of the 2021–2022 season and the beginning of the 2022–2023 season.

The 21-year-old midfielder also made a good impression in the group stage of the World Cup, although Ecuador was eliminated after the group stage. Caicedo has the advantages of mobility, fitness, and creating opportunities.

Moises Caicedo

Moises is worth €38 million. After the World Cup in 2022, this number may rise. According to British media reports, Caicedo is receiving great interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

8. Dominik Livakovic, Croatia

In the 1/8 round, Livakovic made history when he saved three Japanese penalties, equaling his country's goalkeeper Subasic in 2018 and Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo in 2006.

Dominik Livakovic

The value of this player is only €8.5 million, but there will undoubtedly be a dramatic increase following the World Cup in 2022. According to Turkish media, Fenerbahce is asking for a transfer. The 27-year-old goalkeeper could leave his hometown club, Dinamo Zagreb, right after the World Cup.

9. Sofyan Amrabat, Morocco

In Group F of the World Cup, Morocco drew 0-0 with Croatia, beat Belgium 2-0, and beat Canada 2-1. They also took the top spot. In the 1/8 round, Morocco continued to surprise when it won 3-0 over Spain in the penalty shootout. The person who contributed to these achievements is Amrabat.

Sofyan Amrabat

According to British media reports, Liverpool and Tottenham are looking at the 26-year-old midfielder as a target to strengthen the midfield. However, Fiorentina, where Amrabat played for three seasons, does not want to sell. According to Transfermarkt, Amrabat's price before the World Cup was about €10 million.

10. Jude Bellingham, England

After two and a half years at Dortmund, Bellingham attracted great interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United. The World Cup becomes a tournament for the 19-year-old midfielder to confirm his talent more firmly.

Jude Bellingham

In the first four games of the tournament, Bellingham contributed a goal, an assist, and top-notch leadership ability. According to British media, the price of Bellingham could reach €150 million USD in the near future.