2019 has been a fantastic year for breakthrough talent.

Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Håland have all established themselves as some of Europe's most exciting prospects.

In the Premier League, that is no different with some of the world's finest youngsters plying their trade in England's top flight.

From Matteo Guendouzi to James Maddison, there is broad range of potential superstars growing with each passing game.

And there are plenty of them at Liverpool too.

It's been a big year for some of the league's more established players also, who have kicked on and taken their career to a new level with their performances this season.

With all that in mind, here is a breakdown of the top ten most improved players in 2019, based on their transfer value according to Transfermarkt.

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10: Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Manchester United + £27m

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Wan Bissaka entered 2019 as a Crystal Palace's promising youngster, starting to make a name for himself at right-back.

Nine months on and he has his first senior call-up to the England team, earned from a strong start to life at Manchester United.

Many baulked at the £50m transfer fee but given he's only 21, time is on his side to mature into one of the best right-backs in Europe.

9: Declan Rice - West Ham +£27m

12 months ago, Rice was potentially in line for a move to the Championship.

Now he's seen as one of the best holding midfielders England has to offer, after a breakthrough season with West Ham.

The versatile ball-playing anchorman has established himself as a regular in the Hammers side and was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award last term.

He plays like a Pep Guardiola player and no doubt the big boys will be sniffing around him very soon, especially after establishing himself in Gareth Southgate's England squad.

8: Heung-Min Son - Tottenham +£27m

With each passing season, Son becomes more integral to Tottenham's team.

In the absence of Harry Kane at times last term, the tricky winger stepped up to the plate and joined Lucas Moura to fire Spurs to the Champions League final.

The industrious, two-footed talent is a nightmare for defenders to play against and his numbers last season were superb.

Despite Spurs' poor form this season, he has still been one of their brighter sparks.

7: Rodri - Manchester City +£27m

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Manchester City's marquee summer addition has taken to the Premier League already.

'The new Sergio Busquets' has dethroned Fernandinho from his regular midfield berth, with the Brazilian having to sit on the bench after returning from injury before moving to centre-back.

The athletic, ball-playing midfielder is the perfect mould for Guardiola and it's easy to see why City paid Rodri's £70m release clause.

6: Mason Mount - Chelsea +£27.9m

The Englishman is enjoying a debut Premier League season that has exceeded his wildest dreams.

A regular and integral part of the Chelsea first team, Mount has the backing of his manager at club and international level.

He's now vying for a starting berth in Gareth Southgate's team, quite the contrast to a man playing in the Championship 12 months ago.

5: Callum Hudson-Odoi - Chelsea +£31.5m

Having committed his long-term future to Chelsea, Hudson-Odoi is now working his way back to full fitness.

The Englishman made his first Premier League start of the season at the weekend and will add an extra dimension to Chelsea's attack, which will only see him get better and better.

Once fit and playing regularly again, he'll look to re-establish himself in the England set-up and continue his rise to one of the most exciting prospects in Europe.

4: Nicolas Pepe - Arsenal +£31.5m

Many feel Pepe could be the final piece of the Arsenal jigsaw and the early signs are promising.

After his breakthrough season in Ligue 1 with Lille, where he grabbed 22 goals and registered 11 assists, his big £70m move to the Emirates has catapulted him into the spotlight.

Much is expected of the Ivorian, Arsenal's new record signing. His ability to cut in from the right on his cultured left foot and combine with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left fans expecting plenty.

He's only registered a goal and two assists in his new colour but the numbers look set to come as he adapts to Premier League football.

3: Trent Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool +£31.5m

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Is there a better right-back in the world right now?

England are spoiled for choice at full-back but Alexander-Arnold's performance are keeping him ahead of the rest.

Last term was a momentous season for the Liverpool lad, who registered 15 assists and won the Champions League, establishing himself as arguably the Premier League's best right-back.

Now he has his eyes set on the Premier League crown. Not bad for a 21-year-old.

2: Bernardo Silva - Manchester City +£31.5m

Silva's talent was there for all to see in his debut campaign in England, but he was thwarted by the form of Leroy Sane.

Now, the Portuguese playmaker is one of the first names on the champions' team sheet.

He looks like the natural heir to David Silva's throne, but he's equally capable out wide.

A Premier League title and a Nations League trophy ensured 2019 was a superb year for the diminutive playmaker.

1: Sadio Mane - Liverpool +£40.5m

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Of Liverpool's devastating front three, Mane is perhaps the one who has raised his game an extra level the most this calendar year.

Mohamed Salah's numbers almost make you forget just how brilliant Mane has become.

He was the Premier League's joint top-scorer alongside his Egyptian teammate, and Pierre-Emerick Aubayemang, last season.

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He also won the Champions League and his importance to Jurgen Klopp's side is immense.

Mane has begun the new season like a house on fire too, hitting five goals in eight Premier League games.