Troy Parrott value expected to hit over €20m after Ireland heroics

November 17, 2025

Ireland World Cup qualifying hero Troy Parrott could see his value rocket after etching his name in Irish football history.

The 23-year-old came of age on the international stage with five goals over his last two matches, including a dramatic last-gasp hat-trick over Hungary on Sunday.

Parrott’s brace against Portugal in their 2-0 victory helped set up a winner-takes-all contest with Hungary, where he single-handedly gave Ireland a shot at qualifying for their first World Cup since 2002.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side will find out their play-off opponents on Thursday, with the games set to take place in March next year.

For now, Parrott will have his moment in the sun, and his international goal tally has mirrored the form he has shown at club level for AZ Alkmaar.

What is Troy Parrott’s value?

Parrott’s decision to leave England and play his football in the Dutch top flight may have seen his performances go under the radar, particularly this season.

He has six goals in seven league matches, while also missing five games through injury. Parrott also fired seven goals in five games during the Conference League qualifiers.

At the end of October, Parrott’s goalscoring stats bettered those of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

AZ Alkmaar paid Tottenham €8million in the summer of 2024, with the striker signing a five-year deal – and his value has rocketed since then.

According to transferMarkt, Parrot’s value increased to €9m in March, €14m in May and €16m by the beginning of October.

With security over his long-term contract, his age and his consistency in scoring goals, AZ Alkmaar will be prepared to hold out for a much larger fee when Premier League sides inevitably come calling.

That figure is likely to continue rising to at least €23m, especially when compared with some completed Premier League deals this summer.

Liam Delap left Ipswich for around €35m, Everton paid €30m for Thierno Barry, who has yet to score his first goal, while Nottingham Forest also paid the same figure for striker Arnaud Kalimuendo.

However, there is the caveat that Parrott has yet to show he can score goals in England after failing to break into the Tottenham side.

Therefore, clubs may be reluctant to fork out such a premium fee until he proves he can score regularly in the so-called ‘big five’ European leagues.

Republic of Ireland squad value

With his current €16m valuation, Parrott is one of the most expensive players in the Eredivisie. Just 14 players have a higher current valuation, but he is expected to climb those rankings in the coming weeks.

Feyenoord’s Quentin Timber is regarded as the most valuable player with a €30m market value.

In comparison with his international team-mates, three players who played against Hungary are thought to have higher valuations.

They include Nathan Collins (€35m), Caoimhin Kelleher (€20m) and Everton’s Jake O’Brien (€18m).

Evan Ferguson, who missed out through injury, has a market value of €25m after his struggles for form over the last 18 months.

Troy Parrott career so far

It was almost six years ago when ex-Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho dampened the expectations of up-and-coming striker Parrott.

At the age of 17, he had made his top-flight debut a month prior, and there was a genuine buzz of excitement over Ireland’s new prospect coming through the ranks.

The Portuguese boss publicly said Parrott “was not ready” for the first team before telling him to stop thinking he’s “too good” for the Under-23 side two months later.

How much of an adverse effect it had on the striker’s progression is unclear, but it’s been a slow burner since those comments.

Loan spells at Millwall, MK Dons, Preston and Excelsior followed as Parrott struggled to find a club he could call home. During those periods, he scored 33 goals in 145 appearances.

Now at AZ Alkmaar, he’s finally settled and living up to previous hype.