Dutch players with the biggest market‑value increase this year

The transfer market keeps moving and Dutch players feel the impact of the fluctuations. A selection of Dutch players saw their market value rise sharply this calendar year, a development mainly due to successful spells abroad and strong performances at international level.

Romy Malen’s breakthrough in Italy

Romy Malen recorded a spectacular rise after he moved from Aston Villa to AS Roma. After a less successful spell in England he fully found his form in Italy, scoring fourteen goals in the previous half‑season and six times in the current season. This productivity caused his market value to increase significantly.

Van Hecke’s rise to the Premier League

Van Hecke became this year an undisputed starter at Brighton & Hove Albion. His strong season in the Premier League, combined with good individual World Cup performances, led to a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite a difficult start for Spurs his market value rose sharply.

Summerville’s growth after World Cup showcase

Summerville attracted attention during the World Cup of the Dutch national team and combined that with a solid season at West Ham. His performances in the Premier League and the World Cup, alongside a new contract at Al Hilal, contributed to a considerable increase in value.

Brobbey’s impact in England

Brobbey made a step to England at the start of last season and especially impressed in the second phase of the season at Sunderland. Scoring at a higher level and a strong World Cup showcase have doubled his market value.

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Rising value of VfB Stuttgart defender

The defender of VfB Stuttgart developed from a virtually unknown name into an important part of the team, with participation in the Champions League. This development led to a five‑fold increase in his market value.

Nijstad’s percentage explosion

Nijstad, who had just turned eighteen, broke through as a starter at FC Twente. His market value rose from a modest amount at the beginning of the year to many times that, a percentage increase of almost two thousand five hundred percent.

Zechiël’s rise at Feyenoord

Zechiël established himself straight away in the starting eleven of Feyenoord and developed into a strong player, which resulted in a call‑up for the Netherlands and a market‑value increase of ten million.

Burger’s consolidation in the Bundesliga

Burger confirmed his place in the starting eleven of TSG Hoffenheim, causing his market value to more than double compared with the previous year.