A former Barça player’s market value has surged by €15 million, making him the highest-valued player in the Brazilian Serie A with 16 goals and 3 assists in 33 matches.

For young players, securing regular playing time is crucial. Two Brazilian forwards at Real Madrid are struggling with this issue; despite Madrid’s status as the leading club in the top five leagues, players such as Rodrygo and Endrick have been unable to break into the first team, resulting in their values dropping continuously. Another Brazilian forward, Rôck, faced a similar situation. He joined Barça early but barely played. Fortunately, Rôck showed smart decision-making by cutting his losses and returning to the Brazilian Serie A to regain confidence and his scoring form. His market value skyrocketed by €15 million, making him the most valuable player in the Brazilian league at just 20 years old, with potential to return to the top five leagues in the future.

Rôck became a well-known star at Athletico Paranaense and transferred to Barça in January 2024 for €30 million. After half a season back, he officially joined Barça in August 2024, but his time there was unsuccessful, with only 16 appearances, 2 goals, and no assists, failing to secure a starting spot. A competitive and ambitious player, he went on loan to Real Betis to salvage his career, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in 33 matches. Ultimately, in February 2025, Rôck transferred back to Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A for €25.5 million, where he has since played 56 matches, scoring 20 goals and assisting 5 times.

Rôck is currently 20 years old, stands 1.74 meters tall, and primarily plays as a right-footed striker but can also operate as a winger. His contract with Palmeiras runs until the end of December 2029. When he joined, his market value was €20 million, which has now surged by €15 million to €35 million, making him not only the highest-valued player in his team but also across the entire Brazilian Serie A. This season, Rôck has been in excellent form, featuring in 33 league matches for Palmeiras, starting 24 times, accumulating 2,125 minutes on the field, scoring 16 goals, and providing 3 assists—a full revival. In contrast, Endrick has only played 22 minutes for Real Madrid this season, with his market value declining three times in a row, a stark contrast indeed!