The fastest-growing (by % Rating change) U21 players from Mali, ranked on Field Insider.
M. Doumbia of Watford is the standout for raw talent across U21 players from Mali, with a Field Insider Rating of 66.9, and G. Diakité has been the form player this season, grading 37.3.
The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: A. Tia has improved his Season rating most, up +17.1 on last season, while M. Yalcouyé's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +31.9 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.
By our market-value index, H. Makalou of Stade Brestois 29 is the most valuable name in this group at 90.2.
| # | Player | Team | Age | Δ% | Season | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. YalcouyéDefensive midfielder |  Swansea | 20 | +96.7 24/25→25/26 | 141.4% | 6596.7% |
| 2 | M. DoumbiaCentre-forward |  Watford | 20 | +6 24/25→25/26 | 18150.7% | 676% |
| 3 | R. DonkorDefensive midfielder |  New York Red Bulls | 21 | +2.7 24/25→25/26 | 18117.1% | 422.7% |
| 4 | A. TiaAttacking midfielder |  Reims | 19 | -4.5 24/25→25/26 | 23294.8% | 644.5% |
