Lewis Miley is a valuable young player for Newcastle United. The 18-year-old midfielder had a breakout season in 2023/24, making 30 appearances, including 17 consecutive Premier League matches. He helped the team cope with an injury crisis but missed the end of the season and the start of the new campaign due to a metatarsal fracture. Now fully fit again, Miley returned to action as a substitute in a Carabao Cup match against Chelsea. His manager, Eddie Howe, has praised Miley for looking like a “changed athlete” after his recovery.
Miley has drawn comparisons to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri due to his impressive performances. Newcastle is eager to keep the talented youngster for the long term. Despite Miley’s importance, a recent study suggests there is another young player at Newcastle who is considered more valuable than Miley.
The CIES Football Observatory recently ranked the 100 most valuable players under 21 years old based on their transfer value. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal topped the list with a value of €180 million, while Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho came in second at €115 million. Lewis Miley ranked 44th on the list with a transfer value of €33 million. However, Miley was not the highest-ranked Newcastle player. That honor goes to 20-year-old Lewis Hall, who ranked 31st on the list with a value of €39 million.
Hall’s rise at Newcastle has been impressive. He initially joined the club on loan from Chelsea, but after a strong finish to last season, his move was made permanent for £28 million this summer. Since then, Hall’s form has continued to improve, and he is now on the verge of an England call-up under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer was particularly impressed by Hall’s performance in a match against Arsenal, while teammate Joe Willock even called Hall the best left-back in England. Hall has quickly become one of Newcastle’s most exciting young talents, and his future at the club looks bright.
Together with Miley, Hall represents the next generation of talent at Newcastle. Both players are among the most exciting young stars in the Premier League, and the club will hope to develop them into top-tier footballers. For now, Newcastle fans are excited to watch these two players as they continue to develop and contribute to the team’s success.
