The 10 Best Valencia CF Academy Graduates of All Time

The Mestalla academy has produced elegant playmakers, tireless full-backs and lethal finishers who went on to conquer Europe. Who is the finest?

1. 1
   Raul Albiol

   Spain centre-back who came through the Valencia ranks.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Jordi Alba

   Spain full-back who graduated from Valencia's academy.
   930pts
3. 3
   Pablo Hernandez

   Skilful winger developed at Valencia's academy.
   818pts
4. 4
   David Silva

   Spain playmaker who emerged from Valencia's youth system.
   752pts
5. 5
   Paco Alcacer

   Spain striker and Valencia academy product.
   734pts
6. 6
   Carlos Soler

   Spain midfielder who rose through Valencia's youth setup.
   521pts
7. 7
   Ferran Torres

   Spain forward who came through Valencia's academy before his big move.
   382pts
8. 8
   Juan Mata

   Spain attacker developed at Valencia before moving to the Premier League.
   382pts
9. 9
   Isco

   Spain playmaker who spent his early youth years at Valencia.
   212pts
10. 10
    Jose Luis Gaya

    Spain left-back and long-serving Valencia captain from the academy.
    212pts