Top 10 Most Valuable football Squads in Europe. Let us look at the top clubs in Europe and their combined value in the transfer market.
The beautiful game of football pits two teams of 11 players against each other. The squad however, consists of more players. Most teams have a squad of at least 25 players and the manager rotates these players as the club aims for glory through the season.
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Sometimes clubs punch above their weights to win championships, Leicester City comes to mind immediately. However, most of the times, the titles and honours go to the club with the most well-rounded squad of players.
To assemble such a squad however, is not cheap. Clubs in recent times have forked out insane money to bring in players they believe will help them win trophies and bring continued success. Today we will look at the top 10 most valuable football squads in Europe.
Despite their heavy spending in recent times, Manchester United have failed to make the cut. They are not the only notable exclusion though. Rivals Arsenal have spent a considerable amount of money this summer. However, that was not enough to find themselves in the list.
With that out of the way, let us now look at the top 10 most valuable football squads all over Europe.
#10) Chelsea (England) €807m
Frank Lampard’s young side have surprisingly made the list despite their squad comprising of many youngsters. The young players have however, performed very well this season. Until recently, the side had embarked on a 7-match unbeaten run.
Chelsea have put their slow start behind them and have become a force to reckon with this season. The consequence of their run of form has seen an increase in the value of their young players. Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham are now valued a lot higher than they did in the beginning of the season.
However, it is still their experienced players who have kept Chelsea’s value high. N’Golo Kante alone is valued at €100m while Jorginho comes second at €65m. If Chelsea keep performing as well as they have so far, it is very likely that the squad value will rise even more.
#9) Juventus (Italy) €838m
Italian Champions Juventus are number 9th in the list. The only remaining unbeaten side in the Serie A make it to the list as the only team from Italy. Juventus used the summer transfer season wisely to strengthen their side in hopes of challenging and winning the Champions League. This has resulted in the club seeing a boost in its value.
34-year old Cristiano Ronaldo is still the most valuable player in the squad at €90 million. Young bloods Matthijs de Ligt and Paulo Dybala are just behind the Portuguese at €75 million each. The club has also been boosted by the arrivals of Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer.
However, the presence of many old players in the squad means that the value of the squad has actually gone down a bit this season. Regardless, this has got to be one of the most intimidating Juventus side in recent times and it remains to be seen if they can become the first Italian side since Inter Milan to win the Champions League.
#8) Atletico Madrid (Spain) €873m
Atletico Madrid is the only team in the last decade to overcome both Real Madrid and Barcelona to win the La Liga. In the time since, Diego Simeone has made sure that the club grow from strength to strength and today, they are now the 8th most valuable side in the world.
Atletico witnessed a number of key departures this season such as Antoine Griezmann, Lucas Hernandez, Rodri and Diego Godin. However, the club made sure they bought in appropriate replacements in the squad as well.
Goal keeper Jan Oblak and new signing Joao Felix are the highest valued members of the squad with €100m each. Saul Niguez and Jose Giminez are next on the list with €90m and €70m each. The high value of almost all of their player means that despite only possessing 22 players in their squad Atletico have the 8th most valuable squad in Europe.
#7) Bayern Munich (Germany) €883m
Bayern Munich are currently under their most difficult period at the moment. They have an ageing squad that is in need of a makeover. In fact, the club is currently second in the Bundesliga, a position they’re not familiar with.
The German Champions however, are still a mighty club full of superstars. Unfortunately, it is telling that a team that won the Champions League during Barcelona’s MSN era and Real Madrid’s second Galactico era, features a loanee as their highest valued squad member.
Philip Coutinho’s value of €90m puts him above Thiago, Joshua Kimmich and Lucas Hernandez, all of whom have a value of €70m each. Robert Lewandowsky is close on their heels with €65m and the trio of Niklas Sule, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are all valued at €60m each.
#6) Tottenham (England) €985m
Last year’s Champions League finalist Tottenham are placed at number 6. They are the second English Club to make the list and also the second from London. A decade back, no one would have imagined that Tottenham would be valued higher than Chelsea but here we are today.
It does help Tottenham’s case though when you realize that their 4 top most players alone have a value of more than €400m. Harry Kane has a value of €150m while Christian Eriksen is valued at €100m. Dele Alli is valued at €90m and Heung-min Son has a value of €80m.
Tottenham are currently in the middle of an extremely poor season by the standard they have set over the years. They have been beaten by sides they were previously winning against without breaking a sweat. They are in 11th position in the premier league table and only 4 points away from the relegation zone.
#5) PSG (France) €1.05bn
The French Champions have assembled one of the most expensive squads in the world as they chase the coveted Champions League. The side have failed to become European Champions so far but have a vice like grip on the French league.
Much like Tottenham before them, the squad value is inflated by a few key members. Kylian Mbappe is valued at €200m while Neymar has €180. Marco Verratti and Mauro Icardi both have a value of €75m each. These 4 together comprise of almost half of the squad’s value!
PSG will hope that their super squad wins the Champions League sooner rather than later or else it won’t be long before their star players look to move to other teams where they believe that a European success would be much likelier.
#4) Liverpool (England) €1.07bn
Liverpool’s stock has risen by a whole lot in the last few seasons. Their continued success in recent times have exponentially increased their market value. The European champions have continued their success this season as they look to add the Premier League to their list of achievements.
Liverpool’s front 3 of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are valued at €150m, €120m and €80m respectively. Defensive stalwart Virgil Van Dijk has a value of €100m while Allison is at €80m. Dynamic fullbacks, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson have a value of €80m and €60m respectively.
Their value is a reflection of their massive contribution to Liverpool’s success. It is unlikely however, that Jurgen Klopp will want to part with any of them even if the fees are matched or surpassed.
#3) Barcelona (Spain) €1.18bn
The current Spanish Champions have the 3rd most valuable squad in the world. Barcelona have been on a signing spree for the last few seasons and have made quite a number of high-profile signings in their quest for a Champions League trophy.
This has taken their squad value to an astronomic 1.18bn. The highest valued members of the squad are captain Lionel Messi (€150m), keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegan (€90m), young prospects Ousmane Dembele (€100m) and Arthur (€70m) along with new recruits Antoine Griezmann (€130m) and Frenkie de Jong (€85m).
Despite their slow start, Barcelona now lead the La Liga table and have won their last two champions league matches. The Catalonian side will hope that the side that they have invested so much in the last few seasons, will clinch the treble this season.
#2) Real Madrid (Spain) €1.19bn
Despite their poor campaign last season, Real Madrid have overtaken eternal rivals Barcelona in the list of the most valuable squads in Europe. One of the major reasons behind this is their shopping spree this summer.
Real Madrid spent in excess of €300m in the transfer season looking to rebuff their squad. In their quest for yet another Champions League and La Liga, Real Madrid bought in Eden Hazard and a host of young players to reenergise their squad.
The highest valued player in the squad is Eden Hazard at €150m. He is closely followed by Vinicius Junior and Raphael Varane, both of whom are valued at €70m each. Casemiro, Luka Jovic, Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Isco and Toni Kroos are next in line with €60m each.
#1) Manchester City (England) €1.28bn
Despite Pep Guardiola claiming that Manchester City are not yet ready to challenge for the Champions League, Manchester City have the most valuable squad in all of Europe. The squad valued at €1.28bn have won the last 2 Premier leagues including an unprecedented domestic treble last season.
Manchester City boasts of a squad with multiple players that have been valued very highly. Off them, Raheem Sterling has the highest value at €140m. He is closely followed by Kevin De Bruyne with €130m. Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane are next on the list with €100m each.
Manchester City are looking to complete a hat-trick of Premier league wins and even though Pep Guardiola will not come out and openly say it, they will hope to do one better from last season and add the Champions League to become the first team to complete the quadruple.
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