🧐 Only one player per club: This would be the priciest Club World Cup XI | OneFootball

The Club World Cup is just around the corner. Starting Sunday, the top clubs from around the world will compete with their more or less star-studded squads for the new trophy. But what would a top eleven of all participants look like if you could only pick one player per club to assemble the most valuable eleven represented at this tournament? We've done it for you, and one thing is crystal clear: this squad would be the absolute top favorite for the title.

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Goalkeeper

Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund, 40 million)

In goal, Dortmund's Gregor Kobel starts. According to 'transfermarkt.de', the Swiss keeper has a market value of 40 million euros and, together with Porto's Diogo Costa, is the most expensive goalkeeper.

Defense

Álvaro Carreras (Benfica Lisbon, Market value: 35 million euros)

At left-back, Benfica's Álvaro Carreras gets the nod. The young Spaniard is currently valued at 35 million euros and certainly has an even bigger future ahead of him.

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At least he's already made it into the top eleven.

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan, Market value: 80 million euros)

It's clear that Inter's Alessandro Bastoni has to be included here. The Italian, with a market value of 80 million euros, is a true defensive gem and will surely drive some attackers to despair at the Club World Cup.

Bremer (Juventus Turin, Market value: 50 million euros)

Juventus' Bremer has also made it into the top eleven. The Brazilian, valued at 50 million euros, will certainly need his defensive skills at this tournament. After all, they have to face Manchester City already in the group stage.

Wesley (Flamengo, Market value: 20 million euros)

But it's not just players from top European clubs who are represented here. With a market value of 20 million euros, Flamengo's Wesley also makes it onto the expensive-player pitch.

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That's quite an achievement at just 21 years old.

Midfield

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, Market value: 180 million euros)

Because both Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are valued at 180 million euros and we're only allowed to use one player per club, the Frenchman had to make way for the Englishman in this top eleven. There's no doubt, however, that both will shine at the Club World Cup.

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea FC, Market value: 90 million euros)

Alongside the former BVB player is Moises Caicedo. The mega-transfer from the summer of 2023 has a hefty market value of 90 million euros according to 'transfermarkt.de'.

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A sure candidate for the most valuable eleven of the Club World Cup.

Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern, Market value: 140 million euros)

Sorry, Cole Palmer, but Jamal Musiala has to be here. The Bayern star, with his market value of 140 million euros, is one of the most valuable professionals in the world and is sure to cause a stir in the USA once again.

Attack

Estêvão (Palmeiras, Market value: 60 million euros)

The right winger position is filled by a very special player. The young Brazilian, currently playing for Palmeiras, will move to Chelsea FC after the Club World Cup and can use this tournament as his last chance before the transfer to show why the Blues put so much money on the table for an 18-year-old.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG, Market value: 90 million euros)

Words are starting to fail for the Georgian. After his successful spell at Napoli, the left winger excelled with PSG in the Champions League and was able to lift the trophy at the end.

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The 90 million euro market value is certainly no coincidence here.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Market value: 180 million euros)

Not much needs to be said here. The Norwegian is a phenomenon in his own right. Despite a disappointing season with the Citizens, you can expect at least one Haaland show at the Club World Cup. Hopefully with his usual acrobatic flair.

All together, this star ensemble would have a combined market value of a whopping 965 million euros on the transfer market. While these figures are always up for debate, one thing is clear: the absolute superstars will be facing off at the Club World Cup. So you can look forward to a real spectacle.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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