Real Madrid forward’s market value sees 8x increase after Club World Cup heroics | OneFootball

Gonzalo Garcia has been the biggest surprise for Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup. The young striker scored a goal in the opening match against Al-Hilal, where he earned his spot in the starting XI after Kylian Mbappe’s illness.

He then played a key role against Pachuca, being involved in the first two goals, showing smart movement, and working hard to press the opposition.

In the latest match against Salzburg, he found the net again, bringing his total to two goals and one assist in just three games at the tournament.

New manager Xabi Alonso has shown faith in Garcia, giving him a chance he earned with his excellent performances throughout the season.

Playing for Castilla, Garcia scored an impressive 25 goals in 36 games in the Primera RFEF. He also made a difference for the first team, scoring a dramatic injury-time winner against Leganés that secured Real Madrid’s place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Garcia’s market value soars

Gonzalo Garcia has scored two goals at Club World Cup. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

At only 21 years old, Garcia has exploded onto the scene. His market value reflects his rapid rise: in June 2024, according to Transfermarkt, he was worth just €1 million.

In the latest update, published yesterday, his value has already jumped to €8 million, an incredible increase that shows how important he has become.

If he continues to perform and Alonso keeps giving him opportunities with the first team, his value could go even higher.

Right now, Garcia is the most valuable player in Real Madrid Castilla. The next highest are Víctor Munoz and Jacobo Ramon, both valued at €1 million each.

Meanwhile, as reported before, Garcia’s performances may also solve a key issue for Real Madrid’s squad planning. The club had been looking for a classic centre-forward, someone with a profile like Joselu’s.

But Garcia’s emergence shows he can fill that role perfectly, possibly saving the club from needing to make a new signing.