The latest market valuation update on Transfermarkt has sparked considerable discussion among football analysts. The young midfielder of Madrid’s Castilla, Jorge Sestero, who recently turned 19, is now valued at three million euros. This surge in value has not gone unnoticed by either specialists or fans.
Sestero began his journey in Real Madrid’s youth teams without attracting much attention. However, this season, he has become a key figure in Castilla’s lineup. Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who entrusted him with a starting spot, made the right call: the midfielder quickly became indispensable and confidently took up the position as a defensive midfielder.
After a recent victory over Pontevedra, Arbeloa specifically highlighted Sestero’s contribution to the team’s success. The coach emphasized that the current squad is being built not only around Manel Ángel and César Palacios but also around Jorge Sestero, whom he considers the best defensive midfielder in the country at the moment.
Sestero’s path to recognition was not straightforward. Last season, he played for Juvenil A, where his performances had already caught the coaching staff’s attention. Although other academy graduates such as Diego Aguada, Fortea, Joan Martínez, Yáñez, and Valdepeñas were more often in the headlines, it was Sestero who managed to demonstrate consistency and leadership qualities.
Now, Sestero not only regularly features in the starting lineup, but also effectively controls Castilla’s play in midfield. His confidence and tactical awareness have caught the eye not only of Arbeloa, but also of other experts. For instance, Xabi Alonso has already invited the young player to train with the first team.
The market has also taken notice: scouts from various clubs are monitoring Sestero’s progress, and his value continues to rise. In football circles, there’s talk of a real breakthrough the player has made in recent months. At Castilla, they are confident that Sestero has every chance to secure a spot on the main team and become one of the leaders of Spanish football in the coming years.
