Germany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start

Brentford and Germany winger Kevin Schade has seen his market value rise by €15 million to a career-high €50 million in Transfermarkt's October update. The increase marks the largest boost given to any German player in the latest valuation cycle following his impressive start to the campaign.

Transfermarkt representative Ben Littlemore highlighted Schade's strong form, including a goal-of-the-season contender against Leeds, and noted previous transfer interest from Arsenal. Other German players earning upgrades included Paris Brunner, Derry Scherhant, Kai Havertz, and Malick Thiaw.