Benfica lead the way: the year's biggest market value risers

2026 is turning out to be a standout year for some of Benfica's brightest prospects, particularly Prestianni and Schjelderup, who have seen their market values skyrocket.

In fact, the Argentine and the Norwegian are the two players outside Europe's 'big five' leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1) with the biggest market value increases this year, according to data from transfer specialist website Transfermarkt, as seen in the gallery below:

Portuguese football is prominently featured across the board: the top 10 includes three other Liga Portugal players and a Portuguese youth international. Additionally, Sporting have three players in the top 25, while FC Porto boast four in the top 50. The list also features a Portuguese player who traded the domestic league for Turkey, as well as a Portuguese-Brazilian striker making waves in the English Championship.