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Real Madrid prodigy’s market value skyrockets by nearly seven times after rapid breakthrough
Thiago Pitarch has dominated the headlines around Real Madrid lately, having enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence.
After a slow start to the season, the young midfielder has finally gotten the chance to impress in the last few weeks, and he hasn’t disappointed either.
In fact, his impact on the pitch has been so immediate that the player’s valuations are already struggling to keep up with his actual influence on the game.
Pitarch’s valuation skyrockets
As per the Transfermarkt website, Pitarch’s market value has surged to €20 million, following his rapid emergence and recent performances.
This figure is particularly staggering considering he has only made seven appearances for the first team.
His performance in the Champions League, most notably his composed start against Manchester City, demonstrated a maturity that has generated massive enthusiasm across Europe.
To put this rise into perspective, he was first listed in October 2025 with a value of just €3 million, meaning his worth has multiplied nearly sevenfold in just a few months.
This ascent has propelled the academy graduate to the position of the 17th most valuable player in the current squad.
He has already surpassed the market ratings of established stars and veterans like David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rudiger.
On a league-wide level, he now ranks as the 62nd most valuable player in La Liga, despite having only three domestic appearances under his belt.
Pitarch’s new valuation also etches his name into the history books of Real Madrid’s youth system. He is now officially the most valuable Castilla player in history, eclipsing the previous benchmarks set by former academy jewels.
Real Madrid will be gunning for their fourth consecutive win in La Liga tonight when they take on Real Betis away at Estadio de La Cartuja.
The Merengues, led by Jose Mourinho, are one of two clubs to have maintained a perfect start to the season, along with arch-rivals Barcelona, and will be intent on carrying the streak forward.
Ahead of kickoff , Real Madrid have announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
And, Mourinho has made a few changes to the side that started against Malaga last weekend.
Arda Guler, who scored Real Madrid’s fourth goal in the last game, gets the nod on the right flank ahead of Brahim Diaz.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham make up the rest of the attacking contingent for the record European champions. Meanwhile, marquee summer signing Yan Diomande continues on the bench.
There is no change in midfield as the manager has opted to stick with the pivot pairing of Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde, leaving Bernardo Silva out.
However, Mourinho has made a couple of switches in defence, with Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate coming into the team, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Antonio Rudiger, respectively.
Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella complete the rest of the backline that shields Thibaut Courtois in goal.
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