Real Madrid have the most valuable squad in the world with €1.728 billion valuation | OneFootball

CIES Football Observatory (h/t Mundo Deportivo) has recently released a report detailing the 100 clubs worldwide with the highest cumulative transfer value for players under contract, including those out on loan.

According to this study, Real Madrid lead the rankings with an impressive market value of €1.728 billion, which CIES states is the highest aggregate transfer value ever recorded for any football club.

It must be noted that The analysis used is a statistical model developed specifically by CIES to estimate the total market value of these clubs’ squads.

The top 10s

Following Real Madrid in second place is Manchester City, whose squad is valued at €1.471 billion. Premier League side Chelsea rounds out the top three with a total of €1.388 billion. Meanwhile, Barcelona rank fifth on the list.

Real Madrid have the highest market value. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The total market value of their players is estimated at €1.124 billion. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are valued at €752 million, placing them outside the top five.

In terms of the average value of individual players owned by each club, Real Madrid also rank first. This is followed by Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, showing the dominance of English clubs in terms of player value.

On a different note, Real Madrid continue to win off the field as the market valuation of star forward Vinicius Jr. recently surged to €200 million, a €20 million jump from his previous valuation.

Interestingly, he is just one of the two players to be valued at €200 million alongside Erling Haaland.

These figures highlight the financial power of Europe’s top football clubs, particularly in La Liga and the Premier League. Real Madrid’s position at the top underscores their sustained investment in top talent, contributing to their squad’s extraordinary market value.