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What happened to the 11 most valuable wonderkids in 2006
- Wayne Rooney topped Transfermarkt's 2006 list as the most valuable wonderkid, signaling high expectations for his Premier League breakout.
- Lionel Messi was the fifth most valuable wonderkid in 2006 and would become one of football’s all-time greats.
- Xavi-era giants like Cesc Fàbregas and Sergio Ramos progressed to elite clubs and trophies after 2006.
- Raul Ramos and Sergio Aguero became key figures at Real Madrid and Manchester City respectively, shaping long careers.
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney emerged as enduring stars, meeting early expectations from the 2006 list.
- Wayne Rooney, the top-valued 2006 wonderkid, became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer.
- Valeri Bojinov was the youngest in the list and later became a journeyman before retirement.
- Lukas Podolski secured the young player of the tournament award at the 2006 World Cup and later forged an Arsenal spell.
- Diego and other 2006 wonderkids followed varied paths, with Ronaldo's era defining many careers.
- The article reflects on how early hype from 2006 translated into long careers, with Messi and Rooney exemplifying enduring success.
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