Top 5 Most Expensive Indonesian National Team Players at the 2023 U-17 World Cup: Arkhan Kaka Leads

The 2023 U-17 World Cup has been underway since November 10, 2023, and will conclude on December 2, 2023. As the host, Indonesia is fielding its best players in a bid for the championship title.

The tournament has entered the third round of the group stage. Eleven teams have already secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2023 U-17 World Cup.

Meanwhile, Indonesia's status remains uncertain after the Garuda Muda squad suffered a 1-3 defeat against Morocco in their final Group A match of the 2023 U-17 World Cup at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, on Thursday evening, November 16, 2023 (WIB).

Regardless of the host nation's precarious position on the brink of failing to advance to the Round of 16, who is Indonesia's most valuable player competing in the 2023 U-17 World Cup?

According to Transfermarkt, Arkhan Kaka is listed as the most valuable Indonesian national team player in the tournament, with a market valuation of Rp869.08 million as of November 17, 2023.

In Indonesia's two matches at the 2023 U-17 World Cup, Arkhan Kaka scored two goals. This striker from Persis Solo helped Indonesia draw 1-1 against Ecuador and Panama.

The next most valuable players are Sulthan Zaky and Rizdjar Nurviat, both with valuations of Rp869.08 million.

Sulthan Zaky plays for PSM Makassar and started in the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Rizdjar Nurviat, meanwhile, plays for Borneo FC as a right-back.

Following them are the Indonesian U-17 national team captains, Iqbal Gwijangge and Kafiatur Rizky. Both members of the Garuda Muda squad have valuations of Rp434.54 million.

(See also: Arkhan Kaka Joins the Race for Top Scorer in the 2023 U-17 World Cup)