10 La Liga stars who had the biggest increase in market value in 2016

Modified Jan 28, 2017 15:29 GMT

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Sergio Rico of Sevilla FC celebrates after winning the match against Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 15, 2017 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — Sergio Rico has been superb between the sticks for Sevilla this season.

#8 Kevin Gameiro – Atletico Madrid – €13m increase

MADRID, MADRID - JANUARY 19: Kevin Gameiro of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar at Estadio Vicente Calderon on January 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — Gameiro has not justified his fee in a disappointing Atletico Madrid side this season

Kevin Gameiro ended his Sevilla career with a goal for the Andalusians in the UEFA Europa League Final – leading to Atletico Madrid bidding a stunning €40 million for his services. The Frenchman has proved to be quite hit-and-miss, struggling with inconsistency as he’s impressive in one game and anonymous in another.

With 8 goals and 5 assists from 29 appearances for the Rojiblancos, Gameiro still has some way to go to justify his fee. Yet, overall it was still an impressive year for the Frenchman, having been second-choice for much of his Sevilla career since 2013.

Jan 2016 value: €12 million

Jan 2017 value: €25 million

Edited by Staff Editor