Buenos Aires, December 18 (NA) – The transfer market is one of the most anticipated events at the beginning of each season, and after the conclusion of the Torneo Clausura, the values of several Argentine football players have been modified. According to information compiled by the Noticias Argentinas Agency based on the prestigious website Transfermarkt, which provides data on various transfer windows around the world and other aspects, it presented the new top 10 of football players with the highest price within the Professional League. With the latest update, the first place was tied between three players valued at around 10 million dollars: Juan Nardoni, a 23-year-old midfielder from Racing, Kevin Lomónaco, a central defender from Independiente, and Maher Carrizo, a young forward from Vélez. The promise of 'Fortín' became one of the most sought-after players in the championship, while the midfielder from 'Academia' became a key piece in the center of Gustavo Costas's scheme. Both were valued at 9 million dollars and experienced a considerable price increase. Meanwhile, Felipe Loyola, a Chilean midfielder from Independiente, did not have a good second semester after a great Torneo Apertura, but he managed to stay within the top ten, more precisely in sixth place with a value of USD 8 million. Just below is Alan Lescano, a creative midfielder from Argentinos Juniors, key in the eleven of coach Nicolás Diez and essential in the game construction of 'Bicho'. In turn, the 23-year-old defender from 'Rojo' managed to recover his level and consolidated himself as one of the best in his position. Fourth and fifth place (corresponding to the second highest value) were occupied by Cristian Medina, a player from Estudiantes de La Plata, and Santiago Sosa, midfielder and captain of Racing in 2025. If any team wants to secure their services, they will have to disburse approximately 7.5 million dollars. Finally, eighth, ninth, and tenth place were tied at 7 million in the North American currency. Within the prestigious list, the value of young Argentine footballers can be observed, who are highly coveted abroad, as nine of the ten mentioned are under 25 years of age, with the exception of Santiago Sosa. The top 10 most valuable players in the Professional League: Juan Ignacio Nardoni (2 – Racing): 10 million dollars Kevin Lomónaco (23 – Independiente): 10 million dollars Maher Carrizo (19 – Vélez): 10 million dollars Santiago Sosa (26 – Racing): 9 million dollars Cristian Medina (23 – Estudiantes de La Plata): 9 million dollars Felipe Loyola (25 – Independiente): 8 million dollars Alan Lescano (24 – Argentinos Juniors): 7.5 million dollars Exequiel Zeballos (23 – Boca): 7 million dollars Kevin Castaño (25 – River): 7 million dollars Lautaro Rivero (22 – River): 7 million dollars
