Fastest-improving U19 centre-forwards

At a glance

M. Melia of St Patrick's Athl. is the standout for raw talent across U19 centre-forwards, with a Field Insider Rating of 96.7, and S. El Mala has been the form player this season, grading 54.5.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: Rayan has improved his Season rating most, up +40.4 on last season, while S. El Mala's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +35.3 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, Artem Stepanov of 1. FC Nürnberg is the most valuable name in this group at 157.5.

Best talent

M. Melia96.7RTG

St Patrick's Athl.

In form

S. El Mala54.5SsN

1. FC Köln

Rising potential

S. El Mala+35.3RTG

1. FC Köln · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

Rayan+40.4SsN

Bournemouth · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

M. Melia13goals

St Patrick's Athl.

Most valuable

Artem Stepanov157.5val

1. FC Nürnberg