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The 10 Best Valencia CF Academy Graduates of All Time

By YPB Team

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

  1. Raul Albiol — ranked #11
    Raul Albiol
    Spain centre-back who came through the Valencia ranks.
    1000pts
  2. Jordi Alba — ranked #22
    Jordi Alba
    Spain full-back who graduated from Valencia's academy.
    930pts
  3. Pablo Hernandez — ranked #33
    Pablo Hernandez
    Skilful winger developed at Valencia's academy.
    818pts
  4. David Silva — ranked #44
    David Silva
    Spain playmaker who emerged from Valencia's youth system.
    752pts
  5. Paco Alcacer — ranked #55
    Paco Alcacer
    Spain striker and Valencia academy product.
    734pts
  6. Carlos Soler — ranked #66
    Carlos Soler
    Spain midfielder who rose through Valencia's youth setup.
    521pts
  7. Ferran Torres — ranked #77
    Ferran Torres
    Spain forward who came through Valencia's academy before his big move.
    382pts
  8. Juan Mata — ranked #88
    Juan Mata
    Spain attacker developed at Valencia before moving to the Premier League.
    382pts
  9. Isco — ranked #99
    Isco
    Spain playmaker who spent his early youth years at Valencia.
    0pts
  10. Jose Luis Gaya — ranked #1010
    Jose Luis Gaya
    Spain left-back and long-serving Valencia captain from the academy.
    0pts
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