PREMIER LEAGUETop 10 Loan Spells in Football History by Market Value Increase

Achraf Hakimi's €49m Valuation Spike Leads Transfermarkt's All-Time Best Loan Spells List

The world of football has seen numerous talented players benefit from loan spells, which have helped them increase their market value and secure major transfers. Transfermarkt has ranked the top ten loan spells in football history based on market value gains, with Achraf Hakimi’s stint at Borussia Dortmund taking the top spot after his market value rose by €49m.

The list features a mix of established players and young talents who have made significant impacts during their loan spells. From Bryan Gil’s impressive performance at Eibar to Luka Vuskovic’s breakthrough season at HSV, each player has demonstrated their potential and increased their market value as a result. The rankings are based on absolute market value gains, providing a clear picture of the most successful loan spells in football history.

Achraf Hakimi

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Defender • #2

🏃 Paris Saint-Germain 🌍 Morocco

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1. Achraf Hakimi: The €49m Valuation Boost at Borussia Dortmund

Achraf Hakimi‘s loan spell at Borussia Dortmund in the 2020/21 season was a resounding success, with the player’s market value increasing by €49m. This significant rise in value eventually led to his transfer from Real Madrid to Inter Milan in the summer of 2020.

2. Luka Vuskovic: The €48m Market Value Increase at HSV

Luka Vuskovic’s loan spell at HSV was a major breakthrough for the young defender, with his market value increasing by €48m during his time at the club. This impressive performance led to his transfer from Tottenham to Brighton in the following summer.

Borussia Dortmund

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Est. 1909 • "Die Schwarzgelben"

📍 Signal Iduna Park

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3. Savinho: The €45m Valuation Spike at Girona

Savinho’s loan spell at Girona was a remarkable success, with the Brazilian forward’s market value increasing by €45m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included 21 goals and assists in 41 games, made him one of the most exciting young players in Europe.

4. Samu Aghehowa: The €39m Market Value Increase at Alavés

Samu Aghehowa’s loan spell at Alavés was a major success, with the young striker’s market value increasing by €39m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included nine goals in the Spanish top-flight, made him a highly sought-after player.

5. Marco Palestra: The €32m Valuation Boost at Cagliari

Marco Palestra’s loan spell at Cagliari was a significant success, with the young Italian defender’s market value increasing by €32m during his time at the club. His impressive performance led to his transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea for €57m.

6. Martin Odegaard: The €30m Market Value Increase at Real Sociedad

Martin Odegaard‘s loan spell at Real Sociedad was a major success, with the Norwegian international’s market value increasing by €30m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included seven goals and nine assists in 36 games, made him a highly sought-after player.

7. Folarin Balogun: The €26m Valuation Spike at Stade Reims

Folarin Balogun’s loan spell at Stade Reims was a significant success, with the young striker’s market value increasing by €26m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included 21 goals and three assists in the French top-flight, led to his transfer from Arsenal to Monaco for €30m.

8. Carlos Romero: The €24m Market Value Increase at Espanyol

Carlos Romero’s loan spell at Espanyol was a major success, with the young player’s market value increasing by €24m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included two seasons at the club, made him a highly sought-after player.

9. Bryan Cristante: The €23m Valuation Boost at Atalanta

Bryan Cristante’s loan spell at Atalanta was a significant success, with the defensive midfielder’s market value increasing by €23m during his time at the club. His impressive performance in Serie A made him a highly sought-after player.

10. Bryan Gil: The €21m Market Value Increase at Eibar

Bryan Gil’s loan spell at Eibar was a major success, with the young player’s market value increasing by €21m during his time at the club. His impressive performance, which included four goals and three assists in the Spanish top-flight, led to his transfer from Sevilla to Tottenham in the summer of 2021.